Today they are having snow in northern Wisconsin. They are usually a couple weeks ahead of us so I am certain that our fall days are numbered. We had frost the last couple of nights but so far it hasn't been a killing frost. We did start a fire in the fireplace today to take the chill off. I went outside to see what I could see before it all turns to winter.
The first thing I saw was in our compost pile. I went out with some wood ashes and this is what I saw.
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If you look closely there are two stalks of celery growing from the cut off ends of celery. |
Then I picked up my potted geraniums to bring them inside for the winter. Under one of them was this little salamander. They like a moist and dark environment, so this was a perfect place for him.
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Under the potted plant was this little salamander. He scurried away when I picked up the pot. |
The next thing I noticed were these little toad stools all over the yard. It was so dry this summer that I hadn't seen many, but with the recent rain these popped up.
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Toad stools growing through the pine needles. |
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The flowers haven't been affected by the frost yet. They are still pretty and blooming for now.
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Toad lily still blooming but I'm sure all those buds will not have time to bloom. |
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Garden mum |
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Another mum which was knocked over but it isn't gone yet. |
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This bush was covered with beautiful red berries. Quite a contrast in the landscape. |
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The woods are still full of color. |
It won't be long and the leaves will fall off the trees, and the landscape will be barren. Then it will be covered with snow. That is why I live in Wisconsin. There are four distinct seasons, each with it's own beauty.
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