The end of Summer

As Summer draws to a close, there is change in the air..The leaves are starting to turn colors, the nights are getting colder (down to 48 the other night) the evenings are getting darker quicker and the garden is ending.

This has been an interesting gardening year.  The raised beds are almost done for next year.  I have 3 more to go which means another trip for pallets. We will finish those up, get the dirt into them and wait til spring to see how well they work.  I notice that the animals even sense the change in the seasons, it seems that they are full of more energy.

No I did not run her over, she came outside and that is where she laid...dumb dog.  I also saw this the other night.

As you can see the tree in the background has started to turn yellow already.  I know that I HATE winter but this is to early for summer to end.  On a positive note I think my Summer squash plant is finally done, and ready for the compost bin!!!!  I have been picking pumpkins for a couple of weeks, and I still have some nice large green ones that should be ready for Halloween!!!

I have been building some tables, trying different avenues to build and stain them.  My goal is to do a bunch of different things, then next year go to a couple of the Arts and Crafts things and see if there is interest.  I am also going to try some planters over the winter.  If I don't try something, I will go nuts.

As we start into September, this will be a month of change for all of us.  My parents are moving to Texas full time.  I will be moving their stuff at the end of the month.  By the time I get back it will be time to put the bikes away for the winter.  I so hate winter, it is a time where I miss the outdoors, the ability to go out without a jacket and enjoy things.  Sure Christmas is nice, but there is a long haul from Christmas to Memorial Day.

Well I hope that all of you have a great Labor Day weekend, and are able to do things with those that you care about.  As Java says, be safe and have fun.  Talk to y'all in September.

   Something to remind you of Summer ;)