The Last Gardening Day 2010?

Thoughts on a chilly November day:

• From fifty mild degrees to fifteen chilly degrees equals a panicked motivated gardener!
• Instead of movie-going with my sweetie, I'm spending a much-needed day in the garden.
• I don't know who's running the weather, but it would be nice if all the leaves could be down and raked before the first snowfall.
• If I don't get the leaves raked today, I might get the chance until next Spring when the blanket of white melts.
• I don't want to see old leaves next Spring.
• Keeping my hood up keeps me toasty-warm while raking, mowing and clipping.
• The yard is was end-to-end leaves, including the pond.
• The big net (formerly for pollywog catching) works great at "fishing" fallen leaves out of the pond.
• My neighbors have oak leaves that are six inches long.
• I hate to trim the last golden-yellow mums (even if they are long past their prime) because they're the last flowers of the year.
• Having a kleenex in my pocket is a really good idea on a cold day.
• Leaves work well in the coop--the girls enjoy nesting in them.
• Pine needles are nicer to walk on than squishy chicken mud.
• I like having the Bombshells for company while I garden.
• Remember where the non-blooming phlox are.

• Life is too short for flowers that refuse to bloom.

• Sleep well, little baby rosemary plant. I'm glad I don't have to bring you inside.

• I hope I remember where the new monarda, the white sage and the other newbies are next year.
• It sure feels good to have the garden clean and tidy.  Snow may now come.