Blooming in November

Charlie's science project--Look at all those blooms! They may have to make zuccinni bread!

Art Institute

We went to the Art Institute in Chicago, which was fabulous. Mark made fun of me because I took this first picture. In fact, he called me a hick! But I swear, it was the prettiest pat of butter I've ever seen in my life. We were tired and starving and when the waiter brought that warm, fresh bread, it felt like heaven. That's a beauty aster in the vase--a great cut flower that lasts and lasts. The second shot is through one of the windows looking over a beautiful little garden with huge trees--very simple and formal.

November

Time keeps on slippin. . .into the future. Wasn't that a song? The colors are beautiful in the back yard. Hard to believe it's November. It's been a big year.

Halloween

These were meant to be posted yesterday but I couldn't get the pictures to upload to blogger. Anyway, these little Halloween things made me smile and remember those moments when the boys were young and so excited about trick-or-treating.

Now This is Fall

The weather was beautiful yesterday and it looks like today's will be too. We spent a perfect fall Sunday afternoon digging and planting and picking up leaves for the compost pile. So it turns out I wasn't procrastinating, just waiting for the right moment to plant all those bulbs.

Why We Love Those Flowers

. . . and why we should keep them in the house, at work, everywhere. Thanks to PJ for the picture of her flowers by the Bonny Doon Garden Company. That was a long trip and they look great. They are sitting on her desk at work and I'm so glad the patients are enjoying them too. Here's a link to an article about a official research study (from Harvard!) about the effects of flowers in the home. Turns out that research can verify that flowers make you feel good.
http://www.aboutflowers.com/home_ecology.htm

Procrastination

I looked up this picture tonight on The Lily Garden's website, hoping for some motivation. There are three Blackjack bulbs, still in the box, sitting on my dining room table. Not in the ground, where they should be--nope, not yet. Keeping them company are a whole bunch of daffodil bulbs just waiting, waiting to be planted.

Jacob

Jacob has moved to Baltimore to work for a guitar-building company. Here he is with his girlfriend Renee, and one of first guitars. He is an artist and I am so proud of him.

Sunday Morning

Orange and purple with bright green is everywhere these days. The ruffle is made with Belles of Ireland. And the mug is Bybee, of course.

Two Weeks Ago Today

I can't believe it's only been two weeks since we got back home from Kentucky Lake. Seems like two months. It was beautiful.

Thursday Leaf

I just can't leave these leaves outside to freeze. They're too too pretty, so here's one way to bring them inside. (Tea towel courtsey of Lori.)

Wednesday Surprise

This little bee is working late in the season. It must have gotten too cold for him to go home last night so he just slept over. I didn't have a lot of success with the dahlias this year. The foliage now looks good with lots of buds and this one glorious bloom.

One Week Ago Today

Love this picture. It was taken outside the Morning Star Tea Room in Salisbury, where we had curry chicken salad and delicious pie.

Scenes from The Farm

Saturday

More Fall

Lori finds the best tea towels. This one says "My garden kicks ass".

Apple Barn

Gayle has the most beautiful assortment of pumpkins and gourds I've ever seen.

Incredibly Delicious

We crammed everything we could into that two-day visit. These coleus are in the garden at Incredibly Delicious, one of our favorite places to lunch. A man was working with the plants while we were there--taking up some of the tropicals since we're expecting a cold snap tonight. More more coleus for next year's planting!
PS - Their food is as good as their garden. Menu: curry chicken salad (reminded us of Curtis Grace's recipe at House of Grace--our favorite place to lunch in Paducah) and pumpkin white chocolate cheesecake for desert.