Day Two Hundred Seventy 2011

Several weeks ago, I covered two or three of the mini pumpkins I had left over from last Autumn with some dirt and mulch. They sprouted with lots of vines that grew lots of flowers but no fruit. Today I found this tiny pumpkin growing on one of the vines. I hope it survives. Maybe there will be more. How cool is that?

Day Two Hundred Sixty One 2011

Here as we move into the shadows of autumn
The night that brings the morning of spring
Come to us, Lord of Harvest
Teach us to be thankful for the gifts you bring us ..."
~~Autumn Equinox Ritual~~

Day Two Hundred Fifty Six 2011

 
I always hate to see Summer go, but, for me, Fall is the most wonderful time of the year. One of my favorite things about Fall is pumpkins and gourds. I can’t resist them. Have to have them. They were calling to me in the store this afternoon. This year I will try not to buy too many. But….I say that every year.

Day Fifty Seven 2011

I still have a wooden bowl full of mini pumpkins from last October because they refuse to die. And I can't bring myself to toss them in the garbage can, which is where they belong. Well, this one is finally showing signs of decay. Or maybe it's dessication. I do have two or three from years ago that I let sit in a dry place until they looked like tiny shrunken heads--with stems. I know. I'm kinda strange that way. I may hang on to this one. It looks promising. I'll keep you posted. Or not.