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 Autumn, the Changeover Season. When I think of Autumn, I think of shorter days, cooler weather (by a lot), the beautiful landscape of color that nature presents, and, of course, gardening. My guess is that most people go straight to imagining the intense display of colors, the cooler weather and shorter days, and that’s fair. But since there are a couple of “Gardening by Hacks” blogs here, I have to include the end stage of that three-season hobby.  First, the color. Autumn’s transformation from summer’s endless greens into a kaleidoscope of yellows, oranges, and reds feels almost otherworldly . It’s nature’s grand finale before winter sets in, a living work of art that rivals the Northern Lights in beauty and wonder. People travel long distances to witness this seasonal spectacle, and for good reason. It’s a sight of bright, layered colors, sunlight filtering through the trees, and a gaudy carpet of fallen leaves covering the ground.   Looking out of my window, the ho...

Spooky Season Is Here: Have Some Fun. October has a sneaky way of showing up. One day you’re grilling in shorts, the next you’re layering sweaters, washing twice as much laundry, and wondering when daylight disappeared. Two big October milestones: Columbus Day (you might get the day off) and Halloween (you definitely get candy). I’ve reached way into adulthood so I’m far from trick or treating age, but it’s great hearing the doorbell ring, seeing the kids with their bags open, driving around and seeing the imagination some put into decorating their homes. Webs in trees, Skeletons coming up from under the ground, people really having fun with it. That’s a key thing, “having fun” .    In this world of screens, (yes, parents, you too, your kids learn from the best), Halloween makes people get together and actually talk! Discussions on how the kids will or want to dress up , yourself, or all of you, it’s about creativity and fun. Planning a party, deciding on costumes, decorati...