As Winter Approaches, Tuck the Plants in and Say Good Night

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As darkness closes in and November days get shorter, we bustle around, preparing for winter. Like the squirrels, I'm tucking things away, covering up my treasures, feeling a sense of urgency. Harsh days are coming soon.

I feel some sadness, seeing most of the perennials turn brown after the killing frost last week. Even the blue monkshood flowers are starting to fade.

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As Winter Approaches, Tuck the Plants in and Say Good Night

Goodbye to all that green, all the sunshine. But I try to copy the squirrels and just keep busy, rather than give in to melancholia; there is still a lot to do.

In an ideal autumn like this one, with many sunny days, gardeners and homeowners can probably complete all the fall gardenin...

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