IS IT FALL YET?

Yes, the signs of fall are all around. The Dogwoods trees are taking on a bronzed leaf color and the berries are ripe and ready for the birds and squirrels to fatten up for winter. The Crepe Myrtle have been in bloom for some time and are actually starting to diminish.

Another sure sign we are fast approaching autumn are all the fall flowers. Here are the dried Hydrangea, some Black eyed Susans and the Autumn Clematis. I would love to hear from someone who knows the name of the plants that sport white or silver top leaves and flowers at this time of the year. I have been calling them Rabbit Tobacco but, I haven't confirmed that with my search of the Internet. Help?

The Queen Anne Lace is doing it's 'bird nesting' and I am feeling the cool changes in the air.

And of course I am now quilting seasonal things such as the Reverse Applique Harvest Grapes.

So all in all I am seeing, sensing and desiring the full pleasure of the crisp, ripe season of autumn.

Do you not say, "There are yet four more months, then comes the harvest? I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see how the fields are already white for harvest." John 4- 35