Comments on: The Importance of Fall

By: admin

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:06:16 +0000

@Teena – neither was I, believe you me. Good job on the tomato – can’t wait to see if it turns out, it sure was a bad summer this year.

@Brown-eyed Girl – Thanks – I think they’re great too. Winter I hibernate also, except for skiing. But fall is always bittersweet to me, means summer is over!

By: Brown-Eyed Girl

Brown-Eyed Girl — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:45:40 +0000

I LOVE fall. Winter, I try to stay bundled up inside as much as possible. Except on those chinooky days. Those are what get me through the winter.

Great pics by your friend!

By: Teena in Toronto

Teena in Toronto — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:15:37 +0000

Brrrr … I’m not ready to see that yet.

BTW, I took my last tomato in today to ripen.

By: admin

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:30:03 +0000

Well, a bit soon for Christmas songs, but the weird icicles sure do set the mood That’s the only purpose of fall, I gather, a way to wind down the summer gently before the snow hits. Which sadly, we already have here.

By: Water Roots

Water Roots — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:34:45 +0000

Loved this post! What beautiful photos you’ve taken. Makes me want to start singing Christmas songs.

And you’re SO right about the transition. Imagine one day it’s summer with all that wonderful warmth, and the next day BAM, it’s winter with all its bitterness. I think that kind of shock would kill me. I guess we really need to ease into it.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:53:38 +0000

@ Deborah – I completely agree it’s one of the few perks of the season! Thanks for stopping by!

@ Noelle – thanks so much for coming by. The photos are unique and due to a sharp cold snap we had recently. I know exactly what you mean too, after you get used to the heat a chilly day feels right cold. Cold climate gardening is challenging, no doubt about it. And of course the season is totally over now – it’s lightly snowing outside as I type this. But we have waaaay less pests and long summer days to help out, so do come back to see how the garden comes to life in the spring.

By: Noelle (azplantlady)

Noelle (azplantlady) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:54:02 +0000

Hello,

The photos of your ice encrusted plants are beautiful.

We have kind of the opposite situation – our hot summers. It takes a while to acclimate to the heat in late May. But after awhile, 95 degrees F, feels cool.

I look forward to reading more posts. I find gardening in cold climates so interesting because I know so little about it.

By: Deborah at Kilbourne Grove

Deborah at Kilbourne Grove — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:29:19 +0000

The only good thing about winter is you don’t have to shave your legs, lol.
Great pictures, love the icicles!