What a day makes at this time of year. From temps in the 70s to rainy days of cold 50s.

Next week is Thanksgiving and I will take time to remember Mother in her hurry to gather the good things from the garden that we grew and preserved just for such a day.

No matter where you are take time to remember the Thanksgiving Days that you shared with your family..give thanks and be grateful for what you hold in your heart and hand.

Fall Showers

Just a few day to Thanksgiving and my yard is just about ready for planting foundation shrubs.

It took us 2 days just to get all the fall leaves out of the back yard and we found a few surprises under the leaves..a happy toad that jumped out of the way to enjoy to fall afternoon..

I have found so many wonderful plants I would like to add to the front yard but just don't have the room!

• Country Casual
• Frontgate
• Gardener's Supply
• Lillian Vernon - Gardening
• The Cook's Garden
• Cottage Garden Flowers

If I have pots to fill with flowers for Spring I will look to you my friend to help me with the "Forget me Knots".

Nov 8- just a picture of my old dog that sits next to me while I work in the yard. Her name is Dottie I fell in love with her on Petfinders some 7 years ago..

Gardenias

Bought 4 Gardenia bushes to plant along my new walk way..hope to finish the walkway this coming weekend.

I have plans this month to build my Fire Pit as well having two small maple trees taken down due to lighting strikes. Replacements will be Japanese Maple and a Southern Ceder. Planning this coming Spring planting with drawings and rock layouts in the backyard. Will post pictures as I go along..

Nov 4- the weather is cool with just a hint of summer passed..plans to set aside time to visit with firends tonight..learned how to build a fire pit so this will be a new project for next week end. Take a look at this site and .http://www.Lowes.com/Videos you will learn a quick and easy way to have one in your own back yard...