It Was Cold Out There

Look what I found on my wonderful husband's phone.

While I was outside Sunday taking the December tour photos, WH was inside taking photos of me.

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December Tour 2013

Front Garden

Forest

Back Garden

Side Garden

Vegetable Garden

Patio

Alley

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Cold And Snowing

Hello from freezing Garden on Sherlock Street!!

Like much of the country, we're COLD!  And, we're getting a little snow.  I've been waiting for my December garden tour photos hoping for some snow.  Maybe I'll take them tomorrow.

The main thing I'm doing in the garden these days is feeding the wildlife.

A friend gave me some dried ears of corn from their fields so even the squirrels will get to dine this winter.  I hope to get some cute photos of them.

All the containers that are going to be cleaned out for the season are clean and stored.  I'm tending to the plants I brought in for the winter.  A few geraniums have died, but the others look very happy and are starting to grow into each other. 

We are deep into Christmas plans and activities.  Our city's Christmas parade is tonight.  We will bundle up for that and then my wonderful husband's company Christmas party follows.  It's a casual affair which is good as I'm going in snow boots and multiple layers of clothing. 

Be well!  Stay warm!

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It Just Looks Perfect In There

So proud of the hackberry tree.

This year, it got its first bird's nest!

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Last Plant Blooming

The leaves have all fallen off the trees and shrubs.  The flowers are all but gone.  

One plant is still going strong.  This purple chrysanthemum.  It is always the last plant to bloom in the garden.  So nice to have a little splash of color!

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Candy Roaster Squash

Here is the candy roaster squash harvest for the year.  Love the colors.

I got the seeds from a friend and gave them a try this year.  The vines wrapped everywhere!  The leaves were huge and the fruits even bigger.

I simply cut one in half, scooped out the seeds and roasted it in a pan under aluminum foil with a little water in the pan at 350 degrees for about an hour.  It came out super soft.  Simply scooped it out with a big spoon.  Tried a little honey on some and a little butter on some.  Both were great.  Next time, I think I'll bake one with brown sugar.  

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May Be The Last Of The Containers

This may be the last photo of the garden containers.

Tonight we're predicted to dip down into the teens.  Brrrr!

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