Monday, October 13, 2014

Thanksgiving 2014

Thanksgiving 2014, the sun is heading south, so am I - soon. But, my geraniums are hanging in there, the mums feed local wild life, grapes in surrounding vineyards are ripening nicely and awaiting harvest under a protective cover of 'bridal veils' - fall has definitely set in.

Even waterborne plant are showing fall colours

A last lone thistle...

Rows and rows of vines, all covered with veils to protect them from being eating by deer, bears, racoons and birds. After a summer filled with sunshine and very little rain, this year's harvest should a wine lover's delight.

The hay is baled and stored, deer graze here in droves at dawn and dusk, morning fog lingers...

My neighbourhood....a young black bear spotted on 'the Ridge' made a temporary appearance and convinced himself that flower gardens are best left to deer. He went back into the surrounding woods, probably preparing his hibernation den.
A blessed Thanksgiving to All....