Is it Really November?

Is Thanksgiving really less than 3 weeks away? This week the temperatures have been in the mid-80's!

(The average for this time of year is 70 degrees F.)

The garden seems to be just as confused as I am... The roses are still in full bloom!

 

And so are the marigolds...

At least the fig tree is showing signs of the season!!

Winding Down...

Can anyone believe it's halfway through October?! Where has this year gone? It's almost 2011!

The reason there have not been as many posts lately is because well, things are winding down in the garden. But the eggplants are still hanging in there! (They are loving this intense heat we are experiencing! Really... halfway through October?! It can cool off anytime now!)

Anyways, the roses and marigolds are still doing fabulous as well!

I am contemplating what to do with the fig and kumquat tree once the temperature drops. The kumquat tree is most likely going to become a houseplant. And the fig tree? It might get moved closer to the house and covered with a blanket when it freezes...

Wordless Wednesday!

*Wordless Wednesday*

I ♥ Marigolds

I absolutely adore Marigolds! Not only do they add vibrant color to an outdoor space... but they keep insidious insects from devouring your precious plant babies! My poor eggplants were under attack the moment I set them outside. However, as soon as I rushed to Lowe's and planted marigolds by their side... the biting of leaves came to a halt! Needless to say, marigolds are now planted throughout the entire garden. :)