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I was standing out in our backyard, looking into the woods. The sassafras trees' leaves are turning red and look like childrens' mittens waving in the breeze. A few leaves fluttered from oak trees and blew to the ground. I like the changing of the seasons because it gives me a sense of freshness, newness, renewal. I like the autumn because I love the holidays, and autumn gets me thinking about how I'll decorate this year.
The garden is drying back and the zinnias are about spent. I leave the flowers there until I quit getting any new blooms. I can't bear to yank them out when they are still producing flowers, even though the stalks are getting splindly and the leaves are turning brown. The pentas are still going strong and the hummingbirds are still visiting. Last year we saw the last one in early October.
I am not a tomato gardener. In all, we have gotten 21 tomatoes from the two plants and I didn't think they tasted any better than grocery store tomatoes. For all the effort and the cost of the plants, I am not going to put them in again. Not unless someone I personally know gives me some plants that will yield some really flavorful tomatoes.
I am going to Southern Vistas nursery today and get some new flowers for the fall and hope to put them in this weekend.
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Sep 18, 2009 | 4:49 AM PST
Oooh, goody. You'll have to share with us what flowers you get! I find the quality of homegrown tomatoes extremely superior to the store-bought ones except that the skins are very tough and they must be peeled. Maybe you can try my trick. Early this spring I picked out the seeds of a tomato, cleaned them, and let them dry. I do believe every single one of them sprouted. I had oodles of free plants. |
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Sep 18, 2009 | 5:37 AM PST
Well it's the gardening that counts, not just what you grow. So I know you will find the right plants, that give you pleasure for the renewal of the soul, just digging in the dirt. We can't all grow everything. Thank goodness you all grow citrus fruit down south, it won't grow here. |
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Sep 18, 2009 | 8:06 AM PST
Sassafras trees have the most interesting leaves. You are right about them looking like red mittens when they redden. Do you remember this book? (http://www.shop.com/My+Red+Mittens+-6115524-o+.xhtml). I hope you find something flavorful to replace your tomatoes. Luv, Kat Twitter: katluvsshoes |
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Sep 18, 2009 | 8:26 AM PST
I've never seen a sassafras tree, maggie. Checked it out on the net. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. |
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Sep 18, 2009 | 5:52 PM PST
Maggie, I wish I knew where there was Sassaras trees around here in August!! Couldn't find any! Strange for where I live.-Anyway- I was looking to make some File'(pronounced fee-la. Long e and a. Couldn't find any. First time in 11 years I haven't had fresh file'! |
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Sep 19, 2009 | 8:58 AM PST
Yes, I also, love autumn and the decorating and all for the holidays! I love fall colors! That'll be fun getting some new plants ! We have Sassafras trees here, also, and I love their color ! Have fun decorating ! mitzi Last edited by mitzilou-2 on September 19th at 9:12 AM. |
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