seasonal rose - haiku

 

summers last rose bud

opens first day of autumn,

gardener is pleased

Stifling September

 

O this heat stifles sanity;

one has become a mushroom

only leaving the house

to water tender plants

after placing umbrellas

over them to provide shade

from the wickedly hot sun.

Watering begonias is constant

those under the pergola

are in suns way and fade fast

so the removal to shade begins

every morning, no matter the forecast

as for the forecast, there hasn’t been

one spot on in weeks.

Where is the coolness and moisture

of September...

600

My my my,

Blogger tells me I’ve created 600 posts since 2007.

I has a sad as they didn’t even send me a celebration cake :(

When I think about my blog, I’m happy I’ve remained sharing my life at the Pond on the world wide webz. Most of the ones who began when I did have moved on. I do miss the interaction with fellow Bloggers. We shared thoughts and comments; we motivated each other, laughed with each other, and more importantly enjoyed reading each others life stories. To those who have passed, in one way or another, I thank you for your interactions.

Here’s to another 600 posts. :)

Cheryl 

Beware of Potted Creatures

As I was harvesting basil for thee BEST pesto, this wee creature decided to pop off a leaf. I had the same type of creature last year in the herb pot and was identified by a national recognized Biologist as a Spring Peeper. It was such a fun conversation with him. Who knew Spring Peepers were oot and aboot in September. Not I.

The photo doesn't do it justice as it would have fitted on a twonie. It was that cute.

When you are harvesting please double check your pots for tiny creatures. This one almost made the pesto and I wouldn't have been too happy when realizing why the strange taste to the recipe.