Update about blogCa

Who knew all this would happen afterwards! Dawn shows the ridge on the other side of Swannanoa Valley, Nov. 1, 2025. The ridge is so high it makes me feel safe. I can also see cars zoom past on I-40 in one gap in the trees.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

First freeze

 Last week the flowers on the porch had 3 days of rain (off and on). So I waited as long as possible to heft the ones I wanted to save into the living room for the winter.


Lavender has lots of fallen leaves gracing it...but it's always a joy to touch its leaves and have the scent floating about.



The geranium was left outside, as it's been a rather sad addition to my garden this year...mainly few and skimpy blossoms. Probably because I forgot to fertilize.


At dawn on Saturday (still daylight savings time of 8:33 am) the frost is starting to melt on the nearby roof. I'm thrilled to see the mountain ridge across the valley again! A bit of fog is rising from the river area in the valley.


Mums are supposed to be hardy, and these are definitely past their prime. I'm thinking of just planting them in the ground outside my porch...we shall see if I feel like getting on my knees.


The winter view for now. The orchids may not like quite so much direct sun. But the Kalanchoes/Calandivas? will love it, since they've just had reflected sun since solstice. The old oak table now is covered with plastic as I know watering these will result in some spills. Blinds are closed to the cold at night.


After 3 days of rain, the blooms are a bit sad.



The  only trouble with these is the frequent shedding of the dead flowers.

Sharing with Tom's Tuesday's Treasures and My Corner of The World.


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My other blog, Inner Workings covers Robertson Work's substack post yesterday. "An Elder Awakens on an Autumn Day."



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  1. AnvilcloudNovember 4, 2025 at 7:24 AM

    Ah yes! Your indoor flowers will be good too see again.

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  2. Barbara RogersNovember 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM

    They are a bit limited this year.

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  3. TomNovember 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM

    ...Barbara, I took lots of cutting from annual plants in the garden. Many are rooted and potted up. The house is overflowing with plants.

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    1. Barbara RogersNovember 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM

      My days for taking cuttings are over in this apartment...it has mold spores galore. A plant roots, then just turns sick! I fight it continually, especially with my breathing problems. When it rains, the window frames just grow it in the cracks. Old building where they slapped new siding and painted the walls, put in new double hung windows and new cabinets and appliances...so everything looks lovely, but is on a skeleton frame that kills plants.

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  4. Ms. MoonNovember 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM

    I've just reached the point where hauling in the big pots from the porch and yard to prevent their deaths from freezing is simply too much. I cover them the best I can and say, "Good luck, my darlings!"
    I do bring in some smaller ones that I can handle but it's hard to find room for even those.

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    1. Barbara RogersNovember 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM

      I can certainly understand where you're coming from. Three planters was my limit this year.

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  5. BoudNovember 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    I don't think I could handle those mold spores, never mind the plants! Very allergic. I don't think it can help your breathing, as you say.

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