Mon, 30 Nov 2009

Leaves
Yesterday, I raked the leaves in my backyard into my vegetable garden to provide a wonderful winter mulch. In the spring, the leaves will have composted enough that I can dig them into the garden soil. I've been doing this for years and the results are a wonderful garden soil that is light and fertile. The photo shows my oak tree clinging onto its leaves. I love this time of year. I love to hear the leaves crunching under foot. I love to hear the leaves clinging to the branches rustling in the wind. I love to see the critters in the yard scurrying around in preparation for the winter to come. Lots of folks complain about the weather and the season this time of year. The skies get gray and the air chills. I love it. It's all part of the cycle and I'd hate to live in a place without it.


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