Our Goose In The Fall

This is Fall for sure....our "goose" was a birthday gift to my husband about 10 years ago...made from an old log by some friends...it has become part of the landscape at the Lake, and we truly cherish it. It is becoming kinda raggedy, so I hope she hangs in for a few more years.

Need to do some raking...Hope to do some this weekend!

How is this for a late afternoon Fall sunset...  :o)

                                                                         

I Like To Call It The Travelling Garden

 A few years ago, my neighbour at the lake...Matt...asked me if I wanted an old wagon he was throwing out. He had built it many years before, and had used it with his 2 daughters (who are now grown and have children of their own). Nobody at his place wanted it, and  he knew I planted in anything I could get me hands on, so I gratefully accepted the challenge.

This is the original one he gave me. I started with perennials and added annuals for more colour

We then realized we had our son's wagon at home in the garage doing nothing, so off it went and got planted up!

The Ribbon Grass and woodland Geraniums come back every year, and then I just add the annuals

Hostas and Sedums do very well

As you can see, they are really attractive...I move them around to give some colour where needed. When I am not there during the week, I always move them into a shaded area, so they can remain lush and green.

I will take some shots of them in the Spring ...   (ahhhhh spring)... the perennials look really cool when they first  emerge. I am only planting in about 3 inches of soil, so it is a challenge indeed!!                   Enjoy!!!!     :0)



 

What An Awesome Treat With Only 190 C alories!

 After an enjoyable "catch-up" with a few of the nice Ladies from Fitness.... (seems like forever that I have been) ... 


I headed off to do a few things at 3 specific places.
Firstly to Wal-Mart, as I was in need of new laundry baskets. Mission accomplished.


I then headed to Longo's, as I wanted some fish for dinner, and wanted to keep my errands pretty well in one area. Got the fish, and a few other things. (wait 'til you see what I got!)




Third and last, was the Greenhouse, to pick up 6 bags of triple-mix, to topdress one of my back beds. Got the soil, and didn't even buy any flowers or plants!

                                                                      :o)    :o)    :o)

                                                                       Delicious!!

 This is really delicious....and for those of us who have a sweet tooth...but are still trying to watch our waistlines...come on......you KNOW who you are  :O)))...and our double chins!! this is a delicious way to get your sweet, crunchy, chocolately fix!!!




And believe it or not.......I only had ONE!!

The African Violet

For as long as I can remember, the Violet has been my favorite house plant. Very easy to care for, and very rewarding, with their display of showy flowers. They love to be fertilized, and watered from underneath. The ones in the direct afternoon sun, really do the best. I won't go on and on .... I will just show you why I love them so much!

Hope this wasn't toooooooo boring for you.....and I hope you enjoyed my pictures
                                                    Here's to next time!!!  :0)

Friday Afternoon

After returning home from the grocery store...unpacking and putting everything away....I started to "putz" around....which inevitably leads to me taking pictures!!

First...I lit my new Maple smelly candle...It really smells gooood!

When I looked out the living room window, the sun was just catching in the grasses

The huge container of Mums I bought weeks ago, is still blooming

Then to the kitchen table, where I had my avacados and tomatoes warming in the afternoon sun

Upstairs on my computer desk...2 of my violets keep me company...no flowers right now!

Then back down to the living room, for the big finale!!!!

The female was in the hedge, but I couldn't get her in the shot

Feeding the birds is one of my greatest passions....the rewards are endless...

 

Have a great weekend everyone....mine has already started....:o)

One Minute It Is Fall....And The Next........

even our pumpkin looks disgusted with the situation!

I took this photo this morning....grasses still nice and green

wait for it.....

And then the Snow.......makes you kinda feel like......

checking out my new little elf, santa, stockings and hat

Picked these little treasures up last weekend at the Port Colborne Sally Ann!

Let's hope we get a few more sunny, warmish Autumn days....but I do believe, I will start rooting thru my Christmas containers, to see what I have...and of course...what I need for this year.