On this last August day, I watched dozens of leaves drop to the shady woodland hillside. As I turned, heard and then watched a hawk circling high above, and then noticed asters in bloom.

I harvested some oregano a few days ago and let it dry on the kitchen island. Just mashed up hard boiled egg shells to “plant” in a raised vegetable bed later.

Everything is in bloom it seems- from June through September there always is a “star” in the garden!

Get out your garden notebook to jot down what is in full glory today. Phlox – deep pink, light pink, and white are just so full and fragrant.

Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, moths, and birds are very happy with all the choices.

Yes, leave the leaves in your garden beds until late May here in zone 5-6. Many insects are at work.

Most Successful Fraud in History: William Shakespeare

By Barbara Hobens

https://www.blurb.com/b/7395296-most-successful-fraud-in-history-william-shakespea

He didn’t write a thing.
Really.

When night temps are at least 55 degrees!

In a few days you will remove the smallest to allow the strongest to keep growing! Thinning out seedlings is a necessary chore.