Frosty

This past week we had several light frosts that have touched the more tender plants, but they were not what I consider killing frosts. Don't tell Mother Nature, though, as she is continuing with her plan to follow the frosts with what we used to call "Indian summer". The forecast is for warmish, dry weather in the foreseeable future.

Two of the ninebark shrubs that were planted in 2023 didn't take hold, so the landscape guy replaced them... with something different? I didn't notice the difference until the shrubs began to turn color this fall - the two replacements are not like the original one. Maybe as they mature, they will look more alike? I don't mind that they don't match, but I like to know what I have.

Original ninebark

Replacement ninebark

A while back, I posted about sticking nonskid strips to the garden shed ramp. As a follow-up, I want to report that the narrow gray strips are not adhering very well. If you are considering nonskid strips, take heed.

This past week, I've been involved with purchasing a new car. For some reason, I find it to be incredibly stressful. I'd rather have a root canal. Or three.