ruminate vb. to chew (the cud)
Somehow the garden is going in two directions at once. There is a gradual seasonal winding down but at the same time there are things perking up and making new growth having shrivelled during the summer drought. Astilbes that had appeared to go dormant are putting out new leaves, as are some of my ferns.…
Mid November and we're yet to have a frost. There's colder weather on the way next week, but still looking like it should stay above freezing. Which is just as well since my winter preparedness is about as low as it's ever been. That said, one of the forecasts I use is showing below zero…
