Just a week ago we were outside sitting in the sun and enjoying the patio during our days of balmy November weather. It was actually warm! But a week has passed and it seems a whole season has turned now! A glazing of that white stuff fell last night.
The new garden is all in place, mostly not showing above ground yet, but protected for the winter, and the yard is entirely put to bed.
Our heron/ostrich/crane has been moved out to a more public spot (but it blew over in the wind Sunday night and is now back to a more sheltered spot).
There even one tiny touch of colour in the leaves of the Coral Bells.
Our Celtic fish sculpture is leaning safely against a tree for the winter while its usual base is used for a bird feeder.
Between the patio and the deck there will be lots of room for me to roam around next summer.
And my ramps are working well. I don't know if I shared with you the final improvement to the ramp leading up into the house. Even though the boards were only one inch+ thick, it was an awkward bump getting onto in. Our carpenter suggested this solution and it works great, so both ramps are now smooth to use.
Mrs. F.G. has added a few colourful balls to the planters so there's a bit of a Christmas look outside the window.
But this is the view today - at -1°C! I guess that was my last day on the patio until next spring.
I think it is supposed to warm up on Friday so you may be out on the deck if there is any sun out there. The whole patio & deck look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOur yard looked like that this morning and our flower beds are also set for the winter. sad to think of you being sequestered inside for most of the next few months, but we may have to do the same because of COVID-19 because the U.S. has had an abysmal response to the disease -- hoping it will be better after January.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteSuch a huge change to your garden and landscape, guess you are right when you think the days outside are numbered. The red ornaments look very seasonal and cheery,.
ReplyDeleteIt does look cold!! I hope the pretty ornaments don't get blown away with the winter winds.
ReplyDeleteWeather sure does change fast. We had snow today too and I've started the jigsaw puzzle phase of the year! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's possible you'll have another warmup. We can hope, anyway. It's mild here, but very rainy.
ReplyDeleteIt’s exactly the same here today. The warm weather is over regrettably!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job on the back yard!
I do like that you have adapted to your body changes and still able to enjoy the natural world which has bee so important to you for so many years!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spot for you! I love it. I'd enjoyed your posts about it.
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