to autumn's gold and crimson hues-what's not to love?The vegetable garden is mostly done for the season, a few green tomatoes hang valiantly onto the vines, hoping to ripen before frost arrives, carrots and beets wait to be pulled and then suddenly, it's over. I have to wait eight long months before I can do it all over again.
My little hummingbird is frantically sipping from what's left of the fall perennials. He will have a long flight to migrate to warmer climates, so he has to stock up. I see him several times a day now and always feel sad that he won't be around until next summer.
For now, I will content myself with getting the beds ready for winter, gathering seeds for next year, harvesting late vegetables and planning next year's plantings. One of the joys of being a gardener is that it is a never-ending work in progress. There will always be a new beginning, a new chance to start from scratch and make things better. For now, I must concentrate on enjoying the wonderful blessings of autumn, the here and now, and be thankful for the rewards of being a gardener.
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