pictures

Well I didn't get any of the work done the other day- beds cleaned up, stuff moved around in the front. But I did take a few this morning- one of the mature beautyberry - so bright with color when a lot else is turning brown- this is why I want some across the front

Like my ostrich ferns here on the sideyard- mostly dry fronds now, just one or two still green.

Here's a delightful surprise. A few weeks ago I filled a low spot in the back yard with dirt from that haul, then scattered thickly grass seed mixed with compost and potting soil (it's just what I had), and a layer of shredded dry leaves and straw on top. Watered every day for two weeks, then paused when it rained two nights in a row and forgot to continue. I went out later to water again- and found it's all sprouting! Way thicker than I expected. My first thought was one of happy shock: it worked! (As if it wouldn't, planting grass seed). Though I don't know if it will be established enough before winter, I did this kind of impulsively and late in the fall.