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My Garden: Fall Update
Usually in the fall my schedule slows down somewhat. I have a seasonal job that comes to an end in mid October, which means I have more time to devote to getting the gardens put to bed and preparing for the winter season.
October in Vermont
Instead, this year I have been spending my time driving back and forth to Connecticut to be with my father who has been ill. During the weeks that I’ve been at home I have enjoyed some beautiful fall weather, perfect for hanging the laundry outside. Nothing is better than the smell of sheets dried on the line.
Sheets on the line.
There is still quite a bit of wood that needs to be split and stacked. Luckily there is enough already split and stacked to get us through the winter.
Wood waiting to be split and stacked.
The garlic has been planted and today I will be mulching the beds with straw.
Garlic bed
The beans that were left on the trellis have now been picked and just need to be separated from the shells.
Dried beans
Unfortunately my father passed away quietly in his sleep last week. Not the news we wanted to hear but I am so thankful for the time I did have with him this last month. He will be greatly missed. I go back down to Connecticut this week, spending time with my family and my loved ones. This will be one October I will remember forever.
Fall colors
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Healing hugs to you and your family ~ so hard to lose loved ones ~ ‘know that he is ‘watching over you’ like never before ~ so glad you spent time with him recently ~ take care of yourself ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
My deepest sympathy for the passing of your father.God bless you and your family.
the snow has come early here leaving me with unfinished garden chores.still may attempt to get some garlic in my empty raised bed.
I enjoy your prudent living blog so much. I am so sorry to hear about your father. I pray that God will comfort you with His love.
I’m so sorry to hear about your father. I hope your family finds comfort and peace in each others company when you visit.
My deepest sympathy to you. My father is in ill health as well, so I completely understand what you had gone through. Take care of yourself.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I understand your pain for I lost my father a few years back. Time does temper the pain of the loss and the tender memories will grow sweeter as it does. Have faith in our Savior Jesus Christ and know that you can be reunited with your father and other loved ones one day.
Thank you Johanna for your kind words. My father requested that we sing Blessed Assurance at his funeral, that gives me great hope.I look forward to the day we will all be together again.
Debra,
I pray your father gets better, it is such a hard season of life as we watch our parents age. I have a new grandson expected in February so it is indeed a season of life.
Lisa Lynn,
Thank you. I’m back in my hometown where I grew up with family and friends and the support is amazing.
Thank you Mary.
O Nancy, I’m so sorry. It’s tough loosing a parent.
So sorry about your father. But I wanted to say your pics are awesome! Just stopping by from the Thursday Favorite Things hop.
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Thank you Melissa!
It’s always hard to lose a loved one. My father died suddenly at 59. There is always a void that can never be filled, but somehow when someone lives a full life it is easier to accept. May you find peace in your beautiful surrounding, and know that your father loved you and is with you always.
Thank you Doreen.
Sorry for the loss of your father. Our sympathies are with you.
Thank you Becky.
wonderful photos. I always enjoy my visits. Thank you for your bloggy friendship and for sharing your wonderful blog at Thursday Favorite Things xo
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I really enjoyed seeing the fall color in Vermont.
Thank you Beth.