Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Colors of Early Autumn

The colors of autumn are captivating. 

Sometimes called shattercane and sometimes broom corn - they are over twelve feet tall.

Our farm stand filled with color....

The welcoming flower garden.....

Wild flowers among the trees.

Golden rod and purple loose strife.... a naturally occuring beautiful combination.

Sunsets of rose and pinks.....
Today's Journey Joys: maturing chickens, the tweets, clicks, chirps and gobbles of our big tom turkeys, dragon flies fluttering, black birds beginning to gather, orange pumpkins, blackberry plants alive and well under weed cover, chicken and ranch pizza with a small birthday ham and pineapple pizza for Ally's half-a-birthday celebration.

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