I have a hard time letting go of the summer, the heat, the well earned sweat and the longer days. The stark reality of winter can force me into the fetal position. No matter how hard I try, I cannot deal.

But you knew that already.

Before that reality sets in however, I do truly cherish the fall for oodles of reasons. And we are right on the cusp as we speak. The current state of the garden tells me that.

Last night I tried to take some photos of the “just about autumn” garden from angles I typically forget to enjoy. Here are just a few for your viewing pleasure. To the shock of no one, you’ll notice all are anchored by the ornamental grass.