With all this jet-setting around, we fell behind on the fall outdoor chores. Yesterday was the last dry day in a long time, so we had a window to get stuff done.
John cleaned the gutters; I tided up the messy front porch and threw out the dead mum-- the pumpkins can stay until after Thanksgiving. Then my least favorite seasonal job, putting lights on the arbor, which goes a long way in brightening up the dark time.
As for the garden, I'm taking a laissez-faire approach to cleaning out the beds-- I usually have everything cut back to the ground by now. This is better anyway for the wintering birds and the insects. Not to mention, more interesting to look at. When the trees and shrubs drop their leaves, I'll mulch the beds and skip the compost delivery this year.
Today is Veteran's Day:
“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.”
Bob Dylan
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