They sunlight streams through the trees at a different angle these days, the mornings and evenings are cool and the leaves gently fall to the ground like raindrops. Autumn is definitely here. The days are getting shorter and yet, my days are not getting any less busy. Two of the children are off at school, the other two still home with me. This doesn't leave me much time to garden or blog, but I do what I can, knowing that both will still be here next year and maybe then I'll have a few more minutes. In the meantime, I am admiring the life cycle of my garden, the beauty of the season's colors and the sweet smell in the air. Here's what's blooming in my Long Island, NY garden this month: My cute little garden owls continue to make me smile as they peek out from under the hydrangea leaves. The rose hips on the carpet roses are just lovely and the perfect color to go with their surroundings. I bought these mums last year for a few containers and before t...
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