Thursday, September 23, 2021
Third Quarter Waning Moon in Aries
Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron, Uranus Retrograde
Celtic Tree Month of Vine
Cloudy and Humid
Most of the time, it feels and smells like autumn around here. The leaves are starting to turn, which is so pretty. I’m looking forward to watching the transition.
We’ve had a few warm, humid days this week, so I haven’t packed away all the lightweight clothes yet!
The red geraniums on the back balcony are blooming like crazy; the Christmas cactus that was in bloom is fading.
I have dark red mums, cut, in a vase in the living room. They make me happy every time I look at them. Traditionally, they are associated with happiness, nobility, and permanence. I’ll take it!
Now that the Equinox is over, I can start decorating for Samhain, although the bulk of the decorating will happen next weekend.
The apples are wonderful this season, and we’re taking full advantage. I even used apples for the Autumn Equinox dinner last night, preparing the Cornish hens with apple and sage.
I missed having a full garden this year, due to the move, but I’m looking forward to what I can do in containers next year. I want to grow more herbs, which do well on the front porch, and see what we can do on the back balcony.
Funnily enough, I miss having hostas. When we first moved to the Cape, I was overwhelmed by all the hostas, and not a fan. Gradually, I grew to like them. Now, I miss them. Go figure!
Since rudbeckia do so well here, as do coneflowers, I want to have black-eyed Susans and Echinacea in next year’s repertoire, too. I look forward to planning next year’s container garden over this winter!
In the meantime, I’m going to enjoy autumn in the mountains.
Gratitude and Growth: A Garden Journal 