Nothing will get me out the door faster than a frosty morning! It’s as if every single detail is amplified…I run around like a crazy person and check out every single thing that has frost on it. It’s like I’m seeing it for the very first time!

Even amidst the excitement, there is also a wave of sadness and loss as the frost comes and takes the garden into it’s winter slumber. It offers us a time of reflection about the seasons…and how our life mimics nature. When we move into a new season of life, there is a death of the old life. And in turn…a grieving process. But then, lo and behold…the sun shines again and we have new growth and new beauty. I’m so thankful God gave us this metaphor so that we can understand more of His character. God LOVES restoration.

And now…let’s look at some of His artwork! The purple heuchera (aka coral bells) was especially fun…I love the ruffly leaves. There are SO many different kinds of heuchera…I particularly love the orange colors as well!

I was surprised at how long the foxglove hung on…even after several cold nights in a row, she still just kept kickin’ with all the blooms in tact! I can’t WAIT to see all of these come back strong next year! Foxglove is definitely one of my favorites in the garden! I’m going to be making a whole page of our cottage garden process…can’t wait to share it with you!

I want to make sure I get out there and try to save some of these seeds! They are a coneflower variety that I got right at the end of summer and I love them! I’m learning a lot about saving seeds…and I’m not quite sure if these will be good for next year after they have frozen. Comment if you know!

I’m so thankful my girls love animals and nature as much as I do! In fact, Emma was the one who ran to my bedside and exclaimed “Mama!! I think it SNOWED!!” Her anticipation for the first snow is all-consuming LOL! And while I knew it wasn’t here quite yet…her excitement got me up out of bed and movin’ out that door fast…and it was worth it.