tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post5442983288329426488..comments2023-10-17T10:25:34.828-05:00Comments on Prairie Rose's Garden: November GBBD: End of Another SeasonRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-82352159526180862492017-11-27T08:00:13.160-06:002017-11-27T08:00:13.160-06:00Thanks, Liz. As they say, beauty is in the eye of...Thanks, Liz. As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not everyone would see the brown stems and seedheads and see the beauty there, but I have learned to. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-76562052137655375262017-11-27T07:58:41.636-06:002017-11-27T07:58:41.636-06:00Ingrid, I know just enough German to understand mo...Ingrid, I know just enough German to understand most of your comment:) I do like winter, if for no other reason than it makes spring that much more special. Thanks for visiting!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-40596095709313381932017-11-27T07:57:21.963-06:002017-11-27T07:57:21.963-06:00The weather has certainly been changeable, Indie. ...The weather has certainly been changeable, Indie. We've had a great weekend, and it's supposed to be in the 60's here today. I want to put up Christmas decorations indoors, but can't resist going outside to do a few last garden chores. We're headed back to Texas in a couple weeks for grandson's birthday as well.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-27188346263888844982017-11-27T07:55:27.359-06:002017-11-27T07:55:27.359-06:00Thank you, Anna. I do try to rake up some of the ...Thank you, Anna. I do try to rake up some of the leaves and put them in my compost pile as well as using them for winter mulch in the flower beds. But usually if I procrastinate long enough, the wind blows them all into the fields:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-3535844445447718382017-11-27T07:54:07.695-06:002017-11-27T07:54:07.695-06:00Fall is my second favorite season of the year, Lee...Fall is my second favorite season of the year, Lee; the only problem is it's much too short here in the Midwest. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving as well!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-45627639375855762502017-11-27T07:52:46.878-06:002017-11-27T07:52:46.878-06:00Time seems to fly even faster as I get older, Anna...Time seems to fly even faster as I get older, Anna:) I first saw Amsonia in the spring time at the Lurie Garden in Chicago and fell in love with it. But now I love its fall color just as much.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-80434382714946261932017-11-27T06:57:40.316-06:002017-11-27T06:57:40.316-06:00Still so much beauty in your garden!Still so much beauty in your garden!Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-78161014854182336302017-11-26T04:45:39.769-06:002017-11-26T04:45:39.769-06:00Es ist traurig, wenn die Natur in den Winterschlaf...Es ist traurig, wenn die Natur in den Winterschlaf geht. Aber ohne diese Ruhezeit gäbe es kein Frühlingserwachen. Vielen Dank für die wunderschönen Aufnahmen.<br />Liebe Grüße von IngridAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-52533289719813891512017-11-25T07:51:04.715-06:002017-11-25T07:51:04.715-06:00It was like that here, too. One week was in the 7...It was like that here, too. One week was in the 70's, the next saw it dropping down into the teens. Some of my trees didn't even have a chance to change their leaf color! You have some beautiful pictures of the fall garden and the frost, though. I hope you had a good visit to Texas!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-13298821313201472342017-11-23T05:05:30.574-06:002017-11-23T05:05:30.574-06:00Oh that maple is fabulous Rose. Do you use the fal...Oh that maple is fabulous Rose. Do you use the fallen leaves to make leaf mould? Fabulous frost filled photos. I imagine that you are tucked indoors most of the time keeping warm and cosy. Like you I'm dreaming and planning for next year's garden and of course it will be the best ever :) I hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving celebrations.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-71668455221222363122017-11-22T14:01:08.368-06:002017-11-22T14:01:08.368-06:00Your frosty blooms are beautiful Rose, proving tha...Your frosty blooms are beautiful Rose, proving that every season has its beauty. Enjoy all the beauty that each season has to offer. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-28112042695194270212017-11-21T01:39:35.793-06:002017-11-21T01:39:35.793-06:00That is one helluva maple! Gorgeous!!! I can't...That is one helluva maple! Gorgeous!!! I can't believe it's been a year since your granddaughter was born... time really does fly. I have to say I really love all your frost-lined photos - I can just smell the fresh, brisk air! I think every garden should have Amsonias and Yarrow. Amsonias because they look so amazing in fall, and Yarrow because... well, it's just a rockstar of a plant. Have a great Thanksgiving, Rose!Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-59066232922814012132017-11-20T08:16:11.144-06:002017-11-20T08:16:11.144-06:00Thanks, Ela. Hope you are doing well. With the g...Thanks, Ela. Hope you are doing well. With the garden dying back, I'll probably be taking more bird photos in the coming months.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-71281817648337848342017-11-20T08:15:00.935-06:002017-11-20T08:15:00.935-06:00Thanks, Pat. The first frost--and the first snow-...Thanks, Pat. The first frost--and the first snow--are always so pretty. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-50992822602099233432017-11-20T08:14:14.614-06:002017-11-20T08:14:14.614-06:00Thanks, Jason. I'm glad I went out with my ca...Thanks, Jason. I'm glad I went out with my camera when I did. This time of year everything is changing so quickly.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-37642414664930818172017-11-19T13:03:07.244-06:002017-11-19T13:03:07.244-06:00Rose, your garden is still beautiful !!
Lovely pho...Rose, your garden is still beautiful !!<br />Lovely photos !<br />GreteingsElahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233606648281104359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-8391556506813408522017-11-18T17:49:40.272-06:002017-11-18T17:49:40.272-06:00Beautiful photos. You even make the frost look lov...Beautiful photos. You even make the frost look lovely.Commonweederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913336590036045901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-38848461501703521072017-11-18T11:48:46.974-06:002017-11-18T11:48:46.974-06:00Really beautiful photos, Rose. Love the pic of the...Really beautiful photos, Rose. Love the pic of the frosted daylily and that maple in your front yard. Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671760671850555664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-61634445648987165612017-11-18T08:47:57.441-06:002017-11-18T08:47:57.441-06:00"Trees in golden dresses"--love that ima..."Trees in golden dresses"--love that image, Nadezda! We've had some wild swings of temperatures this fall, but I think winter is definitely on its way.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-58777253660861339632017-11-18T08:46:47.988-06:002017-11-18T08:46:47.988-06:00Being out in the country, my garden isn't as p...Being out in the country, my garden isn't as protected as yours, Lisa. I was surprised that the first few days of below freezing temps didn't affect my garden at first. I'm hoping for one or two more decent days so I can finally get the rest of the necessary clean-up done!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-9369785167981001192017-11-18T08:44:38.179-06:002017-11-18T08:44:38.179-06:00Thanks, Beth. I love the Echinaceas covered in fr...Thanks, Beth. I love the Echinaceas covered in frost, and even better with snow. Although we had a long season in the garden, it seems like fall only lasted a couple of weeks. The maple tree is my favorite in autumn.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-19046481751793268442017-11-18T08:42:50.778-06:002017-11-18T08:42:50.778-06:00The 'Limelight' is one of my favorite hydr...The 'Limelight' is one of my favorite hydrangeas, Dorothy, because it blooms so late and does look pretty even into winter.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-4365893682107490382017-11-18T08:41:44.705-06:002017-11-18T08:41:44.705-06:00Thanks, Lea. I do like the seed heads in the winte...Thanks, Lea. I do like the seed heads in the winter, especially with a coating of snow. They remind me of the season past and what to look forward to in the spring. By December a poinsettia will be about the only bloom I have:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-23523834758129083832017-11-18T08:40:12.396-06:002017-11-18T08:40:12.396-06:00Thanks, Linda. When I got up the morning after we...Thanks, Linda. When I got up the morning after we got home and saw the frost, I had to rush in and get my camera and snap some photos before it all melted--wandering around the garden in my ratty blue robe:) I've resigned myself to getting only what is absolutely necessary done in the garden this fall; everything else is going to have to wait till spring.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9125698507772106631.post-70740081043707560172017-11-18T07:48:32.148-06:002017-11-18T07:48:32.148-06:00Rose, your garden is still pretty, I love these as...Rose, your garden is still pretty, I love these asparagus ans zinnias even they are frozen. I've watched on TV the temps in your place dropped and I thought about your plants. I see, some of them don't give up.<br />Lovely photos, especially trees in golden dresses.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.com