OK, Mother Nature...

We know you are the one in charge!!!!

A Season of Magic...

There are 31 days, 744 hours and 44,640 minutes in the month of December...

and we are treasuring each moment of this magical season!!!

Whew!!

Well, the gardens...and this gardener... are finally prepared for a little winter's rest! Beneficial compost has been added to many of the beds and the newest batch of compost is 'cooking'. The 'green stuff' from all those containers and gardens has been fed through the chipper and mixed with the appropriate amount of 'brown stuff' in the form of fallen leaves. A little extra work? Yes! But....

with results like this...so worth that extra step!

A Magical Week...

Beautiful sights have 'sprouted' in the gardens...
and we have celebrated moments of 'air therapy' magic!

Organic growing practices are on our minds as we gather new 'workers' for our greenhouse....at 6 to 8 inches long....does anyone have an extra collar and leash for our Praying Mantis?

We are taking time to treasure the sights of friends preparing to leave us for the season. Hmm...maybe God created the Aster just for a Monarch??

The beautiful color of freshly harvested Pumpkins, Gourds....

and Indian Corn celebrate the treasures of this season...

while new treasures inspire plans for beautiful additions to our 2011 landscape!!

A September Day...

A September day...
in the life...

of our gardens!

Ok, Mr. Google....

OK Mr. Google!!! Just teaching you how to drive the county roads in Dodge County! Navigation devices don't always work on country roads. Here are our directions!!! About 5 miles north of Fremont on Hwy. 275/77 then west on County Road "O"....North on County Road 18...follow the signs!!! We can't wait to share our treasures with you!!! Here's a tiny peek!!

Celebrate the Treasures of the Seasons at our Autumn Boutique..

This little guy isn't the only busy bee at our house these days!!! We are preparing to celebrate nature's treasures at our Autumn Boutique September 10, 11 and 12! Visit us on Friday and Saturday from 9 to 5 and Sunday from 11 to 4! This particular little bee? Well....we like to think he travels to our gardens from his home on the prairie at our neighbor's house... the O'Conner-Ruppert farm...his honey is available at our shop!

We have been busy harvesting, designing and decorating! The inspriration you need to celebrate the treasures of the season is...' Behind our Garden Gate!! Even our sweet little garden angel is ready for your visit!!

Take a tour of our outdoor rooms in bloom....then relax in our bistro area with a delicious lunch and refreshments to benefit the Crisis Center....
Now for just a little more temptation....a tiny peek at the trimmings of another treasure! This sweet little potting bench is sure to find it's way into your special garden...

And finally one more little delight... among so many! Our 'Thank You'... to all of you! We have raised these huge beautiful Belgian mums throughout the summer....most measure 18 to 24 inches across...and are priced unbelievably low...Just our way of thanking you for your love and support this year!