First Snow

Today's view from the front door

snowy pumpkins

Fall flower heads on 'Quickfire' Hydrangea

pots to winter over  in garage

Bronzy purple leaves on Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

Rhododendron leaves curled up for a long winter's nap

Inside, last year's pointsettia turning red again for Christmas without any help from me

tiny buds are beginning to form on Christmas cactuses in kitchen  garden window

deer planter

'The Blues' Little Bluestem grass- love the soft seed heads even if it is a bit floppy

Hillside garden in backyard

'Little Lamb' Hydrangea

We officially had our first measurable snowfall of the season yesterday. Today we have bright sunshine and cold temps. I stepped out of the warm wood heated lower level of our home to snap a few pictures before the snow melts into the dry ground this week as temps rise again before Thanksgiving. Starting to enjoy the respite from gardening chores after getting the pool covered for winter and all the other fall garden tasks(almost-still need to fence around tiny apple trees to protect from hungry bunnies). There is still a lot action on and under the bird feeders, including a neighborhood pheasant who comes to dine. He was right on the front sidewalk a couple of days ago but the dog scared him away before I could grab my camera. Darn. He's a handsome fellow.
I will soon be busy decorating for my favorite time of the year. Hope everyone has a blessed holiday season. Enjoy this most wonderful time of the year!