First fall color

The orchard owner at the Wednesday Hilldale Market, here on the west side, has a beautiful and ever-changing selection of apples each week. I picked a mixed bag of crisp varieties out of his assorted baskets, not realizing what a stunning group I'd chosen until I opened my bag at home. 

I snagged this impressive pumpkin (squash?) at the first stand I always visit at this outdoor market. Once I saw this beauty, I had to stop shopping and carry it back to my car. It was too heavy for me to haul around while I finished my shopping. I love the fact that the dark green color is a perfect match for our house color. 

Comments

[Kris P]

Those are some photogenic apples. I love the pumpkin too. I usually end up buying one of the warty pumpkins "Knucklehead" pumpkins as an outdoor decoration as well, although the squirrels are known to tunnel right through them overnight here.

[Linda Brazill]

KRIS — I'm a little worried about critters starting to munch on the pumpkin. I'm hoping the fact that it's not on the ground helps.

[danger garden]

Both beautiful! People are calling this month Augtober around here, and while I am never one to jump into all things autumn I am really having difficulty remembering it's that time of year this year as our dry sunny warm days continue.