You must look closely today to find the last bits of autumn. There are snowflakes in the air and the skies are heavy and dark. I have lights on in the house at noon, and the furnace is running far too often just to maintain a semi comfortable temperature. I am dreading larger heating bills and wearing snuggly warm clothes.
Most of the trees are bare, and the leaves have been raked away, but a few trees still have some leaves hanging on.
Some of the vines on the buildings have turned lovely colors.
These dead hydrangea blossoms will hang on to provide some winter interest. Unless they get smashed to the ground by heavy snowfalls!
It's 24F/-4C Hibernation will begin soon!
