The Seasons are Changing

Early this morning the temperature was 6 C, which is approximately 42 F. Yes, autumn has arrived. Trees are changing colour and some are even losing leaves. Mom told me last night she is surprised we haven't had a frost yet. So it's time to get the yard ready for the autumn season. Last Sunday when hubby and I went to the War of 1812 reenactment, we stopped at a farm produce stall on the way home. We bought tomatoes (ours are done for the year) and sweet corn. They had mum plants on sale for $2.00 each. I chose a yellow one and hubby chose the lavender one. They look nice on the porch railing and bring colour into the yard.

I also brought my houseplants in from outside. The ivy in the basket is the one that Brandon planted in the spring and the spider plant on the left is one that he gave me for my birthday last year. There isn't much light in our living room and I often have trouble keeping plants alive. However, the entertainment unit has a light in the mirrored shelf, so I sent hubby to buy bulbs for it and we've put the plants there. They will get articifical light all day. I'm hoping that they will live until spring when I can once again get them outdoors.

So, we have been changing things around a little. I'm looking forward to all the sights, sounds and fragrances of the season. Today we watched the squirrels fighting in the large maple at the end of the driveway; the blue jays have been screaming their raucous calls all day long and the Canada geese are flying overhead, honking and reminding us that summer is past.

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