As I walk around my garden, I can't help but think how short our growing season really is. There is so much more I wanted to plant, but time ran out. It is already the end of August and many of my perennials are beginning to slowly die back and get ready to prepare for the coming winter. It saddens me so. The annuals that have survived the crazy weather we have had here in Cincinnati are finally showing signs of surrender. Sadly, I'll let them fade to make way for a whole new crop because I realize that fall is upon us, and with it comes a whole new splash of color. The trees are beginning to put on their fabulous display. Make new room in the garden for mums, pansies, ornamental peppers, ornamental cabbage and kale. The last "harrah" before snow greets us again.
Take time to sit back and relax in your favorite spot in your garden and read a book while you listen to the birds singing. Take it all in while you can, because soon you'll be hovered inside nestled in an afghan sitting by a fire, looking out at what use to be your garden and dreaming about what you want to plant in the spring.
I have discovered a fabulous new garden magazine that is just perfect for that moment. The name of 
it is Green Prints. Its a wonderful collection of short stories by gardeners, and beautiful illustrations by various artists. The best thing about this little book is, you don't have to hunt for the content in between the advertisements. Please check out their website and read some of the sample stories there. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
it is Green Prints. Its a wonderful collection of short stories by gardeners, and beautiful illustrations by various artists. The best thing about this little book is, you don't have to hunt for the content in between the advertisements. Please check out their website and read some of the sample stories there. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! Enjoy!
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