Autumn Leaves Must Fall

Autumn is a special time of the year it signals the end of another growing season and it is the beginning of nature shutting down a taking a well deserved rest. It is also a time to prepare for the long winter months ahead. All the crops should be harvested and stored for use when there is ice and snow every wheres. The homes and shelters should all be winterized and ready to face the harsh weather. Winter is a time of rest for a chance to catch up and to prepare for the upcoming new spring.

Autumn is the time which prepares us. It is also the time for planning for next years garden. Take some time to think about what did very well this year in your garden. Was there some plants that did not perform as well as you liked maybe this would be a good time to transplant them to a different location. Is there a project that you thought of this summer and did not get a chance to do. Make a list and add it for next years garden. This is also a good time to start thinking about getting on the garden catalog lists so that you will be able to spend some cold winter days look for new and different plants for next springs garden. If you have some time it may be good to sign up for a horticulture class at the local community college. It is really amazing at what you can learn and the great ideas you can gain by taking a class. There are also garden clubs that you can join. Winter can be a time of learning and productivity for the avid gardener and it is always good to learn something new it will keep you young and add a new dimension to your life. So prepare now for your winter time activities and I can guarantee that your winter will be shorter as you look forward to your new spring garden and all the surprises ahead in the new growing season to come.