After the Frost – One Last Bouquet of the Day

004 cropped Today I was outside pulling up the soggy, slimy, frozen annuals from the garden.   There were a few fall asters bravely showing their lovely purple colour, so they now are showing off in my kitchen, along  with coloured kale. I am sad to think that this will be the last bouquet from the garden for this season. I have resolved to purchase flowers periodically during the next few months to brighten our surroundings. Since there is the promise of spring, I did plant some tulips and crocuses, so hopefully while I look out at a  drab landscape, they will be preparing to bring joy in a few months!

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Cindy said…
Your asters and kale are sooo pretty! Hugs, Cindy S
October 13, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Anonymous said…
What a perfect fall color! I adore purple in the cooler months. Thanks for grabbing those last few and snapping a shot or two for us!

hugs
~Olivia
October 13, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Anonymous said…
Purple is my favorite color - the asters and kale are so pretty together.
October 13, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Darla said…
Your fall photos from Minnesota are beautiful as well as your Thanksgiving photos. I'm sure your asters look lovely in your kitchen. There is a season for everything, enjoy the beauty of them all!
October 14, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said…
Your photos are so pretty, Millie. I love the ones from your Thanksgiving posts; very festive.
Have a lovely weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi
October 16, 2009 at 4:32 PM
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