Day: 81-degrees | Night: 55-degrees
What a difference as we stepped outside this morning. Much warmer temperatures and a lovely, bright blue sky overhead. The birds are singing and there is that smell of Fall in the air. Puts a smile on my face. The Garlic has finally arrived, so planting is happening later this morning. The bed is prepped so it should take very little time. Then some cleanup and weeding in the side yard. A good day for getting things done outside. Tonight, we are heading out to Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm. The weather is perfect for this kind of event. I'm sure it's going to be crowded but it should be a lot of fun. It's going to be a Freaky Friday for these super cool old people. We have beautiful sunny skies over the Carondelet Garden this morning. We can expect partly cloudy skies later this afternoon with winds out of the SSE at 10 to 15 MPH. Another simply stunning day in South Saint Louis. We could still use some rain but no complaints! Happy Weekend Eve everyone. Be good and be kind to yourself today. Smile and count your blessings as you travel along the way. That's all the news from the Carondelet Garden.
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Day: 71-degrees | Night: 44-degrees
Sad to say this is our last Hardy Hibiscus bloom of the year. She was such a stunning plant all summer and in to Fall. The good news is this beautiful plant will return next year. I love this addition to the Carondelet Garden this year. I'm still waiting for the last of my Garlic to arrive so I can finally finish the last bed. Hopefully, it will arrive today as the weather seems to be a winner today. It's that time of year when I begin to go through all of the junk I've accumulated over the years and try to simplify. I'm not an overly sentimental person about stuff. I'm ridiculously sentimental about people. Send me a picture and a sweet text and this old man is crying like a little baby. The older I get the closer my tear ducts seem to get to the surface. They leek all the time. I don't cry over stuff. I've been pretty good about getting rid of a lot of the clutter. After the loss of parents, family and friends over the years you end up with some things you just didn't have time to deal with at the time. I'm at the point where it's almost finished. Now I have to go through more of my things. It's time. I love the commercial about how if you have not used something in the past year it's not something you need, it's something you are hoarding or something to that effect. Time to simplify. Outside in the Carondelet Garden the sun is shining with winds out of the WSW at 10 to 15 MPH. A glorious day to simplify things. That's the plan anyway. I hope you get to do a little of what you would like to do today. Be good and kind to yourself and others as you venture out in this chaotic world. That's about it from here in the Carondelet Garden. Day: 53-degrees | Night: 30-degrees
It's cold this morning. No other way to say it. The straw over the seeding is frozen. It's a freeze folks! I guess that's the end of most of my plants outside. This beautiful plant is safe and sound in the kitchen window. It's been a weird couple of days with the technology around here. Lots of things just plain not working the way they should. I'm finishing up another presentation and it's been maddening! I know it's time for a new computer, but I just hate it! Oh, well... another change, right? It's the season of change. It's something when this is what's driving me to insanity. The world is in chaos and people are suffering and I'm worried about by technology problems. Oh, poor me! Stop complaining and start being a bit more grateful old man. The skies are sunny, and the winds are out of the West at 10 to 15 MPH. Cold, but beautiful this morning here in the Carondelet Garden. I'm sitting here with a cup of hot tea and trying to count my blessings. I have so much. Much more than I need. I'm a lucky old man. I hope you have the opportunity to count your blessings this Wednesday. Be good and be kind to yourself. That's all the news from the Carondelet Garden. Day: 51-degrees | Night: 27-degrees [Freeze Warning]
Not quite a hard freeze this morning but still pretty cold outside. With this weather change we thought we'd get out a new birdfeeder for the winter. We loved this cute little feeder. The word will soon go out on the Bird network that a new feeder is on the circuit. The squirrels have already figured it out! It's another busy week here in the Carondelet Garden. We've planted one bed of Garlic for next year and will be planting another later this week once the Seed Garlic arrives. The reseeding project is taking hold in the back. We have begun Winter cleanup on the side garden. Lots still to do but progress is being made. We should have abundant sunshine this cold Tuesday in October with winds out of the NW at 10 to 20 MPH. The chill is sticking around for the next couple of days, but it looks like warmer days ahead for the weekend. Good news for our Soccer players! I hope you are enjoying the sunshine. You deserve a bit of goodness and kindness in your day today. I hope you find a good reason to smile! That's about all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden. Day: 49-degrees | Night: 29-degrees
There's a bit of a chill in the air this morning out in the Carondelet Garden. I've been working on re-seeding the small lawn in the back. Daily watering is a must, and it was more than a bit too chilly for this old gardener this Monday in October. The Doodle Dog is looking at me and wondering why she hasn't gotten her walk yet. Let it warm up a bit and we'll go later little one! The Hostas are hanging in there for a bit longer. If we do get that true freeze tonight, they will be done for the season. I will miss their color and flowers. It's that time of year when you just never know what you will wake up to find. It could be super warm or freezing. Rainy or sunny. It may even snow! It's Saint Louis, if you don't like the weather, stick around. It will change! The sun is shining brightly with winds out of the NW at 10 to 20 MPH and a bit gusty as well. It's one of those mornings that will fool you into believing it is much warmer than it is. Change is in the air. A good thing. Winter is coming with its long nights and cold days. A time to reflect and wait. Patience. Not my strongest skill but necessary. Be good to yourself. Have patience with yourself and others as you travel about this chilly Monday in October. Be kind. That's all the news from the Carondelet Garden. Day: 69-degrees | Night: 36-degrees [Freeze Watch]
Another beautiful sunny Sunday in October here in the Carondelet Garden. Fall has most definitely arrived as the leaves are all changing and there is a briskness to the air. You know it's really here when the Freeze Watch warnings are being issued. We usually are okay as we live in the urban area and are usually the last to get the frost, but we are prepared, nonetheless. It's a great day to relax and remember. A long time ago a beautiful, blonde girl said yes and went on a first date with me. Luckily for me, she said yes again later, and married me. That first date was a long time ago, but we are still together and couldn't be happier in our retired life here in South Saint Louis. The roads were hilly and filled with curves and a few bumps along the way. I wouldn't have changed a thing. I've always thought the backroads were much more interesting. I'm so glad she said yes! Sunny to partly cloudy skies today with winds out of the NW at 10 to 15 MPH. A beautiful way to end the weekend. I hope you get a few yeses today. Be good and be kind to yourself and others along your travels this Sunday in October. That's all the news from the Carondelet Garden. Day: 68-degrees | Night: 46-degrees
It's a beautiful sunny Saturday morning here in the Carondelet Garden. Our Ferns are still looking quite lovely on this mid-October day. I dream of a greenhouse so I can winter everything but, alas, that is not to be. The first hard Frost will be the end to our Ferns for another season. I will be out searching for new ones come Spring. They keep the back porch quite nice even on the hottest of days in Summer. I have to admit I have not accomplished as much as I may have wanted over the past day or so. We had a lovely day trip out to the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge Historic Site with our little Doodle Dog. I had planned to get gardening and some errands as well. That didn't happen. Today is the day. Gardening supplies are next on the list. Garlic goes in today. It is important to be flexible. Things change and we need to change as well. Not as easy as it may sound sometimes, yet an important life lesson, nonetheless. It's a sunny Saturday. Winds are light and variable. The temperature is perfect for some gardening. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Be good and be kind to yourself. Smile a little. Enjoy some sunshine. Hopefully, even relax a little. You deserve some relaxation! Well, that's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden. Day: 73-degrees | Night: 39-degrees
A cooler start to the day here in the Carondelet Garden but the sun is shining brightly. A beautiful day to enjoy the Hibiscus once more before it heads into its Winter home under grow lights in the cellar. We are hoping to over Winter this beauty. We'll see how it goes. We had a great day on Thursday as the presentation we have been preparing for weeks went off without a hitch. We are thankful for the help and support and the opportunity to honor brave and compassionate honorees. A good day for sure. Today is going to be a bit of a Fun Friday. Heading out a bit for some wine, gardening supplies, and the park so the Doodle Dog can have a bit of a romp. The Music Garlic has finally arrived so I'm excited to get the beds prepared and plant everything this weekend. It's an exciting time for this old Gardener. I still get a bit giddy when I see the packages arrive in the mail. We should see a bit of sunshine early followed by some clouds this afternoon. There is a slight chance of a rain shower. I sure hope that happens! Winds are out of the WSW at 10 to 20 MPH. I hope you have the opportunity to have a bit of a flutter this weekend. Enjoy this beautiful world and all that is in it. Be kind and be good to yourself and others as you journey about this Friday in October. That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden. Day: 67-degrees | Night: 39-degrees
A bit of a chilly start to the day here in the Carondelet Garden. Some of the flowers are still hanging on during this dry Fall weather we have been experiencing this year. No complaints as the flowers are still quite lovely and watering is just another chore on this old Gardener's list. I've been working on a presentation for a couple of weeks and today is the day. I can tell I don't do this as often as I once did as my frustrations and patience were worn a bit thin at times. I am fortunate to have a partner who is able to keep me in check in a loving, kind manner. Even when I don't always deserve the kindness. Today, though, is the day we've been working toward, and this is the reason we say yes. A great cause and worthy individuals being honored for valor, bravery and honor above and beyond. Looking forward to this afternoon. Plentiful sunshine starts our day in South Saint Louis this Thursday in October. This afternoon we may see a few clouds entering the picture. Winds will be out of the West at 15 to 25 MPH. Some gusts may be quite strong so be careful if you are out and about. Be good and kind to yourself today. Forgive yourself a little. Smile and keep moving. It's the best thing to do. Well, that's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden. Day: 71-degrees | Night: 44-degrees
It's a wet Wednesday morning here in the Carondelet Garden in South Saint Louis. The little Doodle Dog and I woke up to thunder and a bit of lightening. It rained a bit but not really that much. It is still a bit of a wee soft day out there right now. We shall see what happens as the day progresses. It's quiet in the house and still quite dark. The Doodle is sleeping in her chair. I have a cup of hot tea next to me and WQXR playing classical music on the Smart Speaker. It's one of those Fall days that you just want to sit back and listen and ponder the universe. So that's what I'm going to do for a bit this morning. I hope you get the opportunity to sit and ponder, too! A few showers already this morning then scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Winds are out of the WSW at 10 to 15 MPH. We sure do need the rain, so this is quite lovely. I wish you peace and joy this Wet Wednesday in October. That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden. |
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