tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post2820148600859886823..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: October Blue Skies Arrived Early This FallGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-8883753283476735912012-09-26T19:48:10.847-05:002012-09-26T19:48:10.847-05:00We have been enjoying a spectacular spate of weath...We have been enjoying a spectacular spate of weather as well. Blue skies and marvelous temperatures. However, I could use a little rain.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-86337677698069920062012-09-25T21:34:58.219-05:002012-09-25T21:34:58.219-05:00Hi Gail, I am still in a bit of denial, but the da...Hi Gail, I am still in a bit of denial, but the days sure are getting short! I love your photos, and the one with your hand as the background is awesome! ;o)<br /><br />I have my WW post scheduled to post at midnight our time.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-91393312902249559792012-09-25T20:56:15.627-05:002012-09-25T20:56:15.627-05:00It is nice to have that dreadful summer in the rea...It is nice to have that dreadful summer in the rear view mirror, so to speak. The last few days have actually been cooler than normal, which makes me think that fall is arriving quickly. I just hope it stays around longer than normal, to delay winter.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54640617541770234782012-09-25T11:19:22.401-05:002012-09-25T11:19:22.401-05:00We just had our first frost, but it hasn't don...We just had our first frost, but it hasn't done much damage so the pollinators should be happy for a while more.commonweederhttp://www.commonweeder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-33914011828227885472012-09-25T07:13:05.786-05:002012-09-25T07:13:05.786-05:00Its time for all the pollinators to rejoice. Its r...Its time for all the pollinators to rejoice. Its really a delight to see them in action. The flowers blooms beautifully.<br /><a href="http://goarticles.com/article/Steps-in-Applying-for-Boat-Loans/6968414/" rel="nofollow">boat finance</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018655819477560866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54650679771280225132012-09-25T06:54:12.407-05:002012-09-25T06:54:12.407-05:00I noticed those cool brilliant blue skies here too...I noticed those cool brilliant blue skies here too...my pollinators are indeed happy this time of year as rain has brought the asters out!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-66224480658251134682012-09-24T20:22:43.149-05:002012-09-24T20:22:43.149-05:00I love that description " lives in the driest...I love that description " lives in the driest, meanest part of my garden" That fits a lot of my garden!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-89660018848535778602012-09-24T19:54:08.355-05:002012-09-24T19:54:08.355-05:00I've noticed a lot of bumbles around my toad l...I've noticed a lot of bumbles around my toad lilies, as well as the other pollinator plants. I added a wild aster that blooms every fall and lives in the driest, meanest part of my garden into a garden bed redesign. Gotta love a plant that fends for itself!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-82210316988050781792012-09-24T19:18:00.906-05:002012-09-24T19:18:00.906-05:00Autumn is, I think, the sweetest time of year...lo...Autumn is, I think, the sweetest time of year...love it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-12618739351187319692012-09-24T17:55:04.404-05:002012-09-24T17:55:04.404-05:00As soon as autumn arrives for real here on my corn...As soon as autumn arrives for real here on my corner of Katy, I will be celebrating big time!Cindy, MCOKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094260737874973235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-84352834257964886712012-09-24T13:53:49.637-05:002012-09-24T13:53:49.637-05:00Right back at you. The bees are humming here today...Right back at you. The bees are humming here today. I need to go out and check for butterflies. Layaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711709343178927400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-32927064312370296042012-09-24T12:27:53.232-05:002012-09-24T12:27:53.232-05:00It was plum cold here this morning. A light frost....It was plum cold here this morning. A light frost. Brrrrrrrrrr. Your flowers and critters are marvelous. It won't be long and they will all be asleep for winter.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-68383395641190046142012-09-24T10:01:17.681-05:002012-09-24T10:01:17.681-05:00Great tiny sightings in the garden!!Great tiny sightings in the garden!!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43706779885077526622012-09-24T09:12:50.782-05:002012-09-24T09:12:50.782-05:00It is the most glorious time of the year, imho! Be...It is the most glorious time of the year, imho! Beautiful shots of your autumn garden. Glad you're enjoying every minute!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-75409400585682840362012-09-24T09:07:06.789-05:002012-09-24T09:07:06.789-05:00I agree with Leslie! You make me want to go out to...I agree with Leslie! You make me want to go out to my patch of asters to see what I can see.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106962533729909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-55027773683774556602012-09-24T08:41:13.598-05:002012-09-24T08:41:13.598-05:00You have a wonderful eye for seeing those pollinat...You have a wonderful eye for seeing those pollinators and the ability to photograph them so well. growingagardenindavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959600840504166899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-35084078475045962742012-09-24T07:35:02.189-05:002012-09-24T07:35:02.189-05:00Thank you Sharon, I use the super macro setting on...Thank you Sharon, I use the super macro setting on my Fuji S100fs camera.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-59237083158003837592012-09-24T07:28:06.687-05:002012-09-24T07:28:06.687-05:00Just beautiful, Gail! I love all the little tiny ...Just beautiful, Gail! I love all the little tiny critters on the first aster. I woke up this morning not only to blue skies, but to a dusting of frost as well. Hope all the bees and butterflies found a warm place to sleep last night.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-54037053351776484372012-09-24T07:26:48.063-05:002012-09-24T07:26:48.063-05:00It is a joy to feel the coolness and see these aut...It is a joy to feel the coolness and see these autumn beauties blooming and being visited by the happy pollinators, dear Gail. Your photos bring them to life right on the screen!<br />xoxoxo<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-79481668842201335162012-09-24T07:21:32.471-05:002012-09-24T07:21:32.471-05:00Again your lighting and angle are a feast for the ...Again your lighting and angle are a feast for the eyes...is it the macro lens?sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529895941009940357noreply@blogger.com