November in the garden
November 11th, 2008 Posted in Day to day, Frida, Our garden
November is taking control now. It’s raining a lot, and there’s quite a strong wind blowing as well – claiming the leaves from the trees. At the moment we’re not spending very much time in the garden, though we should probably be preparing for winter. The potted plants need to be cut down and moved inside before we have night frost. I’m not terribly good at getting that done – I love working with the plants when we’re moving towards summer, and I can look forward to a season of blossoming flowers in crocks and pots. Preparing them for winter is different, but I really ought to get it done.
Frida has been sick these past few days, throwing up and not eating at all. It’s pretty much the first time she has been really sick since she was born – she has had a few colds but that’s it, really. Sunday was bad, yesterday was better, and today she had her oatmeal for breakfast - now she’s sleeping.
It’s really dark outside today – and inside as well. A perfect day for lighting candles and drinking tea – I was thinking about sewing a bit, but I actually don’t really know what I want to sew. Can you believe it? I should probably go through my stash – that always seems to inspire me. I think I’ll put on some music.
Tags: autumn, fall, flowers, Frida, garden, leaves, november, sick
9 Responses to “November in the garden”
By Yvonne
on Nov 11, 2008
Lovely photos Astrid. I must say I am enjoying our warmer weather here. I wish it could be spring the whole year round.
By Jeannine McCloskey
on Nov 11, 2008
Oh this could be me. Sometimes I really enjoy the peacefulness of a dark dreary fall day. I am also bad at cleaning up the garden at this time. Too busy in the house. And I am stuck about what to sew with my pretty Japanese fabric. Enjoy your tea!
By Karen
on Nov 11, 2008
I hope Frida feels better soon. Poor baby!! I love this time of year….soup for dinner, candles and tea like you mention here, and sweaters.
Kisses to little Frida!
By Melanie
on Nov 11, 2008
Poor Frida, she looks so sweet asleep though. Hope she feels better. Sounds like a great day for everyone to take a nap… =)
Our garden & yard still needs a little picking up. Hopefully today, I think it will be our last shot, tomorrow comes wintry weather.
By dana
on Nov 11, 2008
Oh. Poor little thing. Sick kids are so hard on everyone. I hope today goes better for everyone!
Beautiful pictures.
By Its_Lily
on Nov 11, 2008
You’ve described a beautiful peaceful day – except for the sick child because none of us like that. I love days of candlelight and music and a cup of tea. It’s odd, though, because I spent last night looking through ideas for something to make as well. I’ve been working on felt nametags for Christmas gifts, but now I need something else to do. I feel better when I create.
By Marina
on Nov 11, 2008
Fantastiske efterårsbilleder. På sådan en regnvejrs dag hvor november virkeligt viser sin grå natur trænger man til den slags lyspunkter. TAK.
By Astrid
on Nov 13, 2008
Yvonne – spring is a wonderful time of year! I do feel, though, that every season adds something to the next. Fx spring wouldn’t be the same if we weren’t just escaping winter…
Jeannine – still stuck? I am…
Karen – Frida is better already. Thanks!
Melanie – a nap! Wish I had thought about that… I could sure use one today.
Dana – thank you!
Its_Lily – felt nametags – that sounds wonderful! On to next creation…
Marina – selv tak skal du sørme have!
By Jasmine
on Jan 8, 2009
伟大的母亲!希望您的孩子们永远健康快乐！
Wish your kids to have a very happy and healty 2009!