Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Looking for Fall...

9/22 - My sister-in-law, Patti, the vedic astrologer (click here for her latest awesome blog post!), so correctly pointed out to me that today, 9/22, is the actual autumnal equinox and that fall doesn't officially begin until tonight. So, I am going to leave this post up for another day and hope for cooler temperatures... Happy Beginning of Fall! 

Good morning, everyone!
Well, early this morning as I was walking Winslow in 76 degree (24 ℃), sunny and humid weather (and we are talking before 7 a.m., folks!), I was thinking that if I didn't know today was the beginning of fall, I certainly couldn't tell by how things feel and look around here.
That made me look a little closer at our yard as I was watering later on and I actually found some signs of fall approaching! In our backyard, the best indication is the mess the squirrels are making as they prepare for the oh, so harsh southern winter!
 And the oak leaf hydrangeas are getting ready to drop their giant leaves.
In our front yard, every year I have this moment of panic when I see some fig leaves with brown spots and am afraid that the tree has a disease. And every year, Daniel has to remind me that - although we can't feel it yet - fall is coming... Somehow the fig tree knows it.
Other things are happening as well. The crepe myrtle is dropping its first golden leaves,
the blueberry bush is showing some pretty red coloration,
the hydrangea flowers are definitely almost done,
and the pomegranate bush is starting to sport some yellow leaves. Oh, yes, fall is coming - I hope!
Now, last but certainly not least, a new addition to our yard. Isn't it pretty? Daniel planted it while I was gone. We've had this old, beautiful, seat-less chair in our garage for years and Daniel thought that it was time to either get rid of it or do something with it.
I love it!! What do you think?!

23 comments:

  1. IT's Beautiful!! Wonderful post of magical signs..enjoy these gifts!

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  2. Im ready for fall this year.Our summer was way to hot and humid.One thing good about warm days now there is a breeze along with it, and oh so cool nights.

    Happy fall Silke!

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  3. ~so happy you found the seasons magic working around you...wishing you a wonderful first day of autumn...may you find warmth and moments to pause and simple be...rejoicing and reflecting upon all the wonderful things in your life...warm wishes and brightest blessings~

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  4. What a great idea for the chair. I have a couple of old chairs like that. I just may do that. Have a great week. I'm looking forward to fall as well, but we are expecting a "hot" spell this week. Take care.

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  5. Silke these pictures are great! And I love what Daniel did with the chair! I am so ready for fall too! :)

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  6. Oh Silke, That 1st photo is gorgeous!! And Are those daisies?! Yep! Fall is coming...even though the "Southern Exposure" makes it fell otherwise! The leaves changing color tell the real story...And tell Daniel: "Good Job!" The chair is gorgeous, and perfect for it's now use!! :-)

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  7. I love the chair!!! What a plush seat it has now!
    Yes, for the first of Fall, we're coming in at a stinky 91+ degrees......pffft! That is not Fall in my book. ;D
    Love the photos, especially the hydrangea. They are still lovely even in their demise.
    Here's to cooler days!

    XXOO~~♥
    Anne

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  8. Love the chair.

    Love the 'concept' of Autumn.

    I'm going to have to look extra hard today...it's 105 with high humidity and I am feeling distinctly un-fall-like! Grrrrr...

    Great post.

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  9. Hi Silke,
    Thanks for sharing your summer photos. Yes, ha ha, that must explain completely why it doesn't feel like fall yet: cuz it's not til tomorrow night! 11:09 p.m. EDT. I'm sure that's GOT to be it. Otherwise it would be cool and crispy. Let me know on Thursday how your first day of fall is. BRRRR! ;-)
    Love,
    Patti

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  10. love the chair/planter..what great idea!!!

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  11. oh I so love this time of year!!! so much to see ...so much changes...so much to look at!!! wonderful photos Silke!!!

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  12. The chair is gorgeous! What a lovely present to come home to. Loved seeing all your little signs of fall. Happy first day of autumn to you! Theresa

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  13. Fall is definitely here - I have red leaves hanging along the wild vine, temps go down to 5°C at night...
    Love the seated flowers!

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  14. i can feel the brisk air just by your photos! what a great album of fall. i need to stop feeling sorry for my hydrangeas. i can't help it.

    tomorrow i will cut the garden back. maybe plant some mums. thanks as always for a lovely visit, silke.

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  15. not quite feeling like fall here yet, except for a few little hints here and there. But I am looking forward to it.

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  16. I love what Daniel did with the chair, very clever. Yes fall i coming we have to have FAITH!!!

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  17. Oh Silke, I LOVE the chair planter!!! I also love a handy man! How sweet to have come home to that little surprise. It is unusually HOT here again and I am not one bit happy about that. MeowMeow couldn't come in to eat this morning because she was very busy watching the leaves fall of the tree. **blows kisses** Deb

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  18. Oh you sweetie! And here I was, almost feeling like an embarrassed know-it-all for telling you Fall actually begins tonight! But as you pointed out, being an astrologer I kind of can't help that I usually know astonomical events to the minute. Anyway, thanks for being so gracious and generous. But then, that's YOU.
    And I still love the pics. Looks like fall is certainly on its way!
    Love,
    Patti

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  19. Hello, sweetness! Oh, that chair is a wonderful idea! Best seat in the yard by far. I also love your pretty water fountain.

    The only signs of Fall over here are the grape vines which are turning a gorgeous bright red. I watch the color spread more and more every morning.

    Enjoy the seasonal color show!

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  20. I love it!! What a cool planter...love the chair!! The calendar and plants say it's fall...but temps here say it's still summer:(

    Blessings....
    xoxo Gert

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  21. It's interesting how subtle the signs of fall are in your neck of the woods. So different from the riot of color that autumn will bring to Maine.

    Love the chair!! Very cute. ☺

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  22. I wish we had some colourful seasonal changes - just moving from one rainy season to the next here! That chair is great!

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