The Gingko trees at the Methodist church in Blairsville are changing color right now.  There are three big trees in the flower bed outside the MAC (the activity center next to the church,) and they are about 25 feet tall.  I love to stand under them and look up into the blue sky.  

 

I'm telling you, if you live within 20 miles of Blairsville, it is worth the trip to go see these trees.  But do it this week, because without warning, they are gorgeous one day and drop their leaves the next.  Then all you get to see is puddles of golden leaves on the ground.  They are much prettier looking up.

 

I have some very fond memories of Ginkgo trees  in Norfolk.  There are two huge ones in front of Northside Junior High School, and several in the median strip on Granby Street near the cemetery, and some big, beautiful ones inside the cemetery.  Oh yeah, and Bolling Ave is lined with Gingko trees.  Both sides of the street!!  What a glorious sight that is in the fall.  

 

I hope you get to see some Gingko trees in your travels.  Just look for brilliant gold leaves against the sky.

 

HAPPY FALL!!!

 

 

 

I think I can honestly claim the title "Arugula Queen of Crabapple Lane."  I can grow Arugula anywhere!!!

 

I plant seeds three times a year in this bed, and sometimes I let it go to seed.  Well, I guess I got a little rambunctious this time, seeding the bed.  Or I may have just been sloppy and dropped a few seeds.  Either way, you can see that our Arugula seeds are viable and healthy.

 

We love Arugula and eat it just about every day.  Sometimes raw in salads, sometimes cooked like spinach.  It is really good on a pizza.  

 

And this whole bed of Arugula is as pretty as some people's flower gardens, with an extra benefit:  it's edible!!!

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!

 

It wasn't a frost, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.  

 

Monday afternoon we harvested all the tomatoes and peppers, because we were expecting freezing temperatures overnight.  We woke up to 30 degrees on Tuesday, and were glad we brought in everything we wanted to keep.  

 

So Tuesday, we spent a little part of the day roasting, slicing, freezing, and stashing our pepper harvest.  

 

The good news is this:  the arugula didn't mind the cold a bit, and neither did the cabbages, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.  We'll see how much cold they can take, but for now they are happy in the garden.  So am I.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!

 

You know the seeds that bakers put on rye bread?  This is what Carraway looks like in its first year.  This one is about a foot tall, and 18 inches across.  It looks a little like a spiky parsley plant.  Like parsley, Carraway is a biennial, meaning that it takes two years to go from seed to making its own seeds.  

 

This is my first time growing Carraway, so I am hoping that it survives our winter, and goes to flower and makes seeds next spring or summer.  

 

I'll let you know if we are successful.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!

 

 

 

Hey!!!  Look at the Brussels Sprouts.  They are starting to sprout!!!

 

Jon was concerned that they might not like the cold the next few nights;  we're expecting 25 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday.  But I have read that Brussels, along with most other Brassicas get sweeter after a frost or two.  Yay!!!  

 

Some people refer to Brussels Sprouts as "yucky green things."  Not me;  I love Brussels Sprouts.  I eat a few every day.  But this is the first time I have grown them in my garden.  I am happy!

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!

 

I took this picture when we walked the loop on Friday.  The view changes every day.  I'll show you again later this week.  

 

I love this time of year!

 

HAPPY FALL!!!

 

The Bittersweet berries are popping open.  You can see them all around the neighborhood, with cheery red berries popping out of their yellow calyxes.  

 

And look at these vines, tangling all around themselves.  You can see why they would be used for fall decorations.  I love seeing them!!!

 

HAPPY FALL!!!

 

 

 

On my walk on Wednesday I saw this beautiful sight.  Couldn't help getting excited about Fall, 2022.  

 

Since it's been so dry this month, we should be getting a real show!!!  And you can see it's already happening.

 

HAPPY FALL!!!

 

 

 

As we were walking by Rosalie's garden the other day, we saw several Monarch butterflies flitting around in the zinnias and marigolds.

 

Yep, it's that time of year:  time for the Monarchs to be passing through on their way to Mexico.  I love it when they visit.

 

I hope they will be visiting my garden soon.  

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!

 

 

 

Our favorite Hickory tree in the park is starting to change color.  

 

Fall is so exciting.  It seems like there's something new to see every day.  

 

HAPPY FALL!!!