Thanksgiving Weekend

Details of Nature...

Kathleen becomes fascinated with milkweed pods !!

Recent Guests Celebrate Fall Evening !!

The Palmers of Florida contributed these photos of their bonfire celebration during a recent balmy fall evening at the Pondview Guesthouse.  Exotic photos; nice guests !!

Autumn Scenes

...  Balmy and clear day after day with the whimsical colors of fall leaves playing on the eyes...

Morning Light

Fall lighting sets the ambiance for morning walks !!    The pond breathes its warmth into the cool air...

... and finally equilibrates with the atmosphere.

Transitioning to Fall ...

The late summer wildflowers -- goldenrod, asters, thistles -- are coming into bloom.  A few colored leaves on the black gums and maples starting to show.   Morning and evening lighting beginning to have a softer glow...

For some it may be a melancholy time, for others a time of exuberance.  For nature, it's the completion of another growing cycle. 

Vegetables to Share !!

Thanks to a great load of manure and the help of "friendly" dog Stella who does discourage foraging by deer and rabbits, our vegetable garden is doing well this year -- plus it seems to be a "low bug" year so far. We've been harvesting and freezing mostly greens until recently-- but we are about to be overwhelmed with green beans, summer squash, and cucumbers.  Tomatoes, peppers, and okra to follow.   And always a variety of fresh herbs to add exotic flavors for cooking and salads.
... Plenty to share with our guests !!