Tuesday, August 29, 2017

First Blush of Fall

Fall has been in the air.  This week we many turn summery again. So far August has been cooler than normal with more rainfall than normal.

sedum autumn Joy

The Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ has just begun to color.

rose hips

Chance has once again trimmed off the rose hips as far as he can reach.  Silly dog.

Today I am cooking up chicken and then making homemade noodles.  We used the last servings out of the freezer so it is time.   I also have a bunch of Fall Apples for a crisp…so I might be baking too.

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18 comments:

linda m said...

Fall is definitely "in the air". Leaves are starting to turn and fall from the trees. Nights and some days are much cooler also. Way too much rain this year. Since Chance likes rose hips I have some I can share with him.

Pauline Persing said...

We can smell fall in the air. Tom's sister gave him Northern Spy apples which we will use for applesauce and apple dessert...sliced apples topped with a crumbled mix of butter, flour, and sugar and baked until the apples turn soft enough to prick with a toothpick.

DJan said...

Don't tell me Chance eats those rose hips. Of course, he might be onto something. Love the pretty sedum picture. :-)

Henny Penny said...

Your sedum looks like it will be beautiful. We have too much shade to grow Autumn Joy. It won't stand up tall, but flops over and would make a pretty hanging basket. I'll have to post a picture to show you.

Tired Teacher said...

Ah yes, Fall is in the air. A few leaves are turning yellow on my ash trees, and the seeds are falling by the bushel.

Linda Kay said...

I've noticed those colors on the Texas Sage here in Texas. So beautiful. But it is wayyyy to hot for fall yet.

Terry and Linda said...

Yes! Here also...not by the calendar but for sure by the air!

Paula said...

Yum! Chicken and Noodles! Fall is in the air at my house too. Got down to 55* last night!

Rita said...

Chicken and Noodles--and Apple Crisp--yummy!!
It's hot again today, but the nights are already cooler even when we have warm days. :)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a busy day in your kitchen! Despite the wRmth and the sun, the 'feel' of fall is in the air here too.

L. D. said...

The sedum is all chewed off by the rabbits. My neighbor shoots them while we are not around and we have no rabbits in sight anymore, nor squirrels. I told him he could not shoot any animalI in our yard. I hope he doesn't take out one of our neighbor children while doing that.

Country Gal said...

Lovely photos , Yes fall has been tapping at our door here and there already , the air is cooler and fresher and some of our summer birds have already taking to their migration farther south of us and others have stopped over from up north since we are on the migration path . Our schools here don't start back till after our long weekend this weekend on Mon Sept 5th they go back . My Sedum is in full bloom as are my Marigolds all late summer early fall plants . Oh home made chicken noodle and apple crisp ? Call me when its done I will be there in a pinch lol ! Thanks for sharing . Miggs says WOOF to Chance ! Have a good day !

Granny Marigold said...

Chance eats Rose hips? I must say I've never heard of a dog doing that before!!

Linda Reeder said...

Is Chance eating the rose hips? I understand they are loaded with vitamin C.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Yes he eats them, they must taste really good. IF he eats too many he gets loose poop :(

Linda W. said...

I can't wait for fall....it's been a hot, miserable summer here with way too many forest fires.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I am so excited for fall- have already made a camp reservation and am hoping that it won't rain. The weather is perfect right now, but I know we will get that last burst of heat around the middle of Sept. Have a great day!

Sam I Am...... said...

It's still hot here and next week 90's again but I have the AC on and I can pretend but I can't wait for fleece jackets and that crisp cool air with leaves falling....you get it much earlier than we do....luckies!