Evening time and instead of picking and transplanting I kept getting distacted by the multi- golden, russet sunset hued in deep smoky colors all around me. There isn't just a spot wash of color to the west, it looks like I am living on the coast. It's very distracting and surprising to see the colors reflecting across the windows in all directions. The air is soft, rich and humid from the recent rain.
The diversity of the colors of the sunset, and the fall garden are enlightening and fulfilling. The harsh summer light has given way to a musky rich fall and deepening skies.
Colors of the harvest are mirrored in the colors of the sunset. Look at the colors of harvest and imagine the sunset: orange, gold, reds, burgandy, and opaque clouds with blue breaking through.
Next year: Pumpkins and squash to complete the color array!
The apple trees have been completely neglected, and the only pruning they got this year was to keep them off the ground. The birds have found a haven here in the large, low branched trees, foraging for insects, shade and cover.
Purslane, dandylion and mallow are growing in to compete with the moonscape of four perennial weeds from pioneer irrigation.
