July in October

As July rolled around this year, I realized that I'd not stitched much of anything 'patriotic'.  Vowing to be better prepared next year, I purchased the charts and kits photographed above.  It's a nice selection from Heart in Hand, Lizzie Kate, SamSarah, and Plum Pudding.  Ready, Set, 'Red, White, & Blue'!

Monday began with a wisp of fog that followed the contour of the hillside...

The sun continues to arch to the South.  This time of year the trees down in the hollow by Dorothy's Creek received morning sun before we do on top of the hill.

I've given up on the idea of garden serfs staff helpers, and buckled down to do the work myself.  As I mentioned earlier, my first project is to get the back patio tidied up and winterized.  I probably have one or two more two-hour sessions and I'll be finished up there.  Then it's on to tackle the front porch and the 186 pots thereon. (See - I do need vassals minions assistants).  This time of year I'd prefer to garden in a Martha Stewart Fashion - acting as Supervisor and Director of Operations!

The deer will be sorry to see the plants leave the back patio.

They've begun to munch on my zinnias and moss roses.

Bunny thus far has behaved...no nibbling.  Good Bunny!