Falling ~

my garden is beginning to fall ~
slowly changing hues towards Autumn...

signs of the subtle change are everywhere i turn ~

colors aren't as bright, petal edges seemingly spent...
and things going to seed.



rosemary reaching for the sun with tired spires

(and the beginning of a woodpile in the background)

my sweet annie has reached the stars this year...
and it is the fullest I've ever seen ~



waiting to be harvested, dried and seeds collected.



even the ivies are starting to dim...not as bright green as they were
perhaps the summer's intense heat & lack of rain is bringing us an earlier-than-usual autumn feeling?



Pinocchio grazing in the morning sun...searching for tender grass ~



the swallowtails have been busy collecting last sips of herb nectar...



my beautiful coleus with it's striking colors...reminds me that halloween is not far away :)

...and my orange & yellow zinnias hint of pumpkins & sweet potatoes :




and everyday, i am visited by this little fawn & it's momma....



they come very close to the farmhouse and Lazy & Buddy don't seem to mind them much at all ~

...following momma back into the woods...
see the leaves starting to change?

...hoping you all have a beautiful day where you are!!

Blessings from the farm,

Lori