there is just something about when the leaves start changing and the nights get cool that seems like magic! plus, it's that special time when you can look back at your gardens and see all of your hard work. while you are taking a final look at some of your plants, you are wondering how much room some of them are going to need when they come back next year.

this year alone we have managed to take at least 2/3 of our front yard grass out, with the rest coming out the first warm day in spring. with our okra and some corn mixed in with the roses at the streets edge, we kind of stand out on the street. our side garden was full of blackberries, raspberries, dill, basil, oregano, roses, lavender, pineapple sage, comfrey, sorrel, dahlias....and this is only a partial list! the main front area was mostly perennials & shrubs. although, next season we are putting an elevated spiral herb garden right smack dab in the middle of the yard! *)

a few fall photos~