The Obsessive Neurotic Gardener

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Guess who made an appearance today?

Old lady winter revealed herself overnight and with authority. While the snowfall was insignificant, it did make for a nice, albeit short, display:  

But it wasn’t really about the snow at all. It was all about the frigid temps and the severe winds. 
I raced to bring the rosemary and a small plug of mint into the garage so they could be saved from the harsh conditions, knowing they would ultimately end up indoors for the winter. By the time I was done with that task, I couldn’t feel my hands and had a sweet snot moustache. Good times.
Once what little snow we had melted, the winds took hold and have yet to stop. As bad as the winds are, I find myself entertained by the dancing ornamental grasses:

When we say grasses provide movement in the garden, this is the extreme.

In fact, check this out if you like watching grasses dance:

Think the grasses are scared? Hell to the “no”. They’ll bounce back. 

One last thing. And let’s step back into fall for a minute.

We spent this past weekend in Connecticut with family (with hospitality like no other from J&N) and had a chance to visit my wife’s cousin at Quinnipiac University. There is absolutely nothing like a New England autumn and nothing like a New England college in autumn.

Here are a few pics I snapped along the way.

While I may have put the family in danger by taking this photo on a narrow side road near the school, with cars flying by in all directions, it was definitely worth it:

The tree colors on campus were off the charts:

Consider me a new fan of all Quinnipiac sports based solely on their use of grasses: 

The views from all over the campus are extraordinary:

And coming from someone who has so few mature trees on their property,  I have severe leaf envy: 

Oh the compostable possibilities.

We are expected to get back into the 60’s next week so I’m sure I’ll be all autumn-loving again real soon.

John  

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  3. OK, now I want to move to new England–gorgeous! Your grasses inspired me to buy several varieties at a nursery closing sale, and they’re tucked away in the greenhouse right now until I can catch up on some other things in the garden. We had disappointed kids this a.m.–snow/sleet was supposed to hit us last night (in SC! in November! Crazy!), but the storm missed us, and the kids pouted on their way to school. I’m all for a couple good snows each season–but not yet. Stay warm!

  4. Kris – I enjoy this weather somewhat, but already long for warmer temps.

    Janet – nice catch, and it was on purpose.

    Julie – NE is the absolute best! Can’t wait to see your grass success, sweet! I am way jealous of your warm weather by the way.

  5. Beautiful as always! Gotta love those fall colors. In the central Ohio area we got about 1 inch of snow. I hadn’t even raked the leaves yet as I was waiting for (at least some) of my Bradford Pear’s to fall. But temps are to get up into the 50s a few days from now so hopefully all will be dried out. Love your grass video !!

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