Autumn Garden

^ The weeds are finally gone.

^ Fresh mulch has been laid. And resulting splinters have been pulled.

^ The furniture cushions have been pulled though they are still at close hand in the garage for any remaining warm and sunny afternoons. 

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^ The fall bloomers are enjoying their slow and steady fade. 

These are the ways you can be sure that autumn in settling into my garden. What with all my unexpected travel this summer, I fell far behind in my usual gardening chores. But now, in October, I'm making up for lost time and finally content in my autumn garden 

^ A pair of pumpkins adorn Gracie's dinner table and she shares my satisfaction with the season.