Even though the calendar shows that fall started less than two weeks ago...my garden verifies that the growing season is mostly done. Just a few green tomatoes left on the vines, the green beans are done for the season, and the basil is dying back. Yet still I love this time of year.
I love the cooler weather that fall ushers in. I somehow feel a bit more energized when talking a walk in the crisp fall air. I have enjoyed the changes of the season even more now that I am taking horticulture classes, and am really observing all the plants as I walk my dog each day.
I also know it is fall because I am done traveling to the races for the year. I have my memories of Indianapolis, Michigan, and Chicagoland to remember in the cold winter months ahead. It is time to start cooking again too. I just made my first batch of soup since springtime again. And yes...it tasted good.
Each season brings it's own special beauty for many reasons: climate, family, holidays or other cherished events. For me, autumn is one of my favorite times of the year.
