Thursday, August 16, 2012

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

10 comments:

cucki said...

love watching all the pictures..
big hugs xx

Robin at The Primitive Hutch said...

Beautiful pics of your wonderful bloom gardens. Wishing mine looked like that ~ the summer heat took its toll on mine this year ~ but enjoying yours. Such a sweet pic of the momma and baby.
Enjoy your day and all it's glory.
Do you sell any of your Sweet Annie seeds???
Prim Blessings
Robin

gracie said...

Wonderful pictures. What is Sweet Annie?

Tracey said...

Gorgeous photos! I am so ready for fall- it's my favorite season. :)And my birthday's in October. :)

Linda Evans said...

love your pictures Lori, I too go almost everyday into the fields and woods, and can notice the slight changes....not only in colors, but smells and sounds....simply loving this time of year....

~Sara said...

What beautiful photos! Such a lovely yard. Blessings for a great day
~Sara

heike said...

Wonderful pics, Lori

Hugs, Heike

Crafts4others said...

love all of the pictures!

Earlene said...

I love all your great pictures!

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

What a beautiful place you live in. You must hate to leave home.