Frost has entered the garden gate. It’s on the tree’s, the berries. the flowers and the leaves. It has touched every surface and I can feel its kiss on the air. Oh, how magical the sparkle and shine and how pretty everything is.

It won’t last long, it’s not ready to stay but we have seen a glimpse of what will come. The dragonflies, butterflies, bees and bugs will soon be gone from the garden. The leaves have turned from green to oranges, yellows and reds. They are falling like a blanket on the ground and when I walk around they rustle and crunch beneath my feet.

The garden is done for this year, I have harvested all but the kale because it is one of the few things that like to be kissed by the frost.

Should I be happy or should I be sad? It is always so confusing. The garden has been so productive and I was blessed with so much abundance, yet I am sad to see it go. I have made jams, jellies, sauces, salsa and relish. I have chopped, stewed, frozen and canned. I am so grateful for being able to do all of this while being surrounded by beauty.

My heart is full and so is my pantry. I guess my last task is to remove all the spent plants and prep the gardens because before you know it there will be a blanket of white and it will be time for the gardens to rest.

Ease, Joy and Abundance – Wanda