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It’s been one of those weekends where you can hear the rain before you even open your eyes in the morning.

An atmospheric river has swept through the Pacific Northwest, leaving everything completely drenched. The leaves are falling faster now, piling up on the garden paths and swirling around the greenhouse. It’s officially that in-between season where fall starts to whisper goodbye.

The Seattle area has definitely flipped the switch to cool, rainy weather. Our highs are in the 50s now, and after days of heavy rain, the garden is well-watered!

I always remind myself — this rain is such a gift for our gardens. It helps rebuild the soil and sets the stage for healthy growth next spring.

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Halloween is Right Around the Corner

I love decorating the greenhouse and garden path for Halloween.

We don’t get any trick-or-treaters at our house (not a single one!), so I’ll be doing what I usually do on Halloween night — staying cozy inside with a few classic spooky movies and a bowl of popcorn.

I dug up a few throwback photos from a couple of years ago when I decorated our SUV for a Trunk-or-Treat event. It’s always so much fun to see the kids dressed up.

I literally threw every skeleton I had back there!

Garden Notes: Preparing for Winter

Now’s the time to mulch those fallen leaves and spread them across your garden beds. They’ll act as a cozy blanket for the soil through the winter months — nature’s free compost!

We’ve also moved all the geraniums from the garden into the greenhouse for overwintering, and everything feels snug and ready for the season ahead.

If you haven’t yet, it’s also a good idea to:

A little prep now means a much easier spring later.

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Closing Thoughts

As we wrap up October, I can hardly believe it’s almost November! Cozy sweaters, candlelight evenings, and the first hints of the holidays are just around the corner.

I’ll see you next Sunday — and in the meantime, stay dry, sip something warm, and enjoy these last few colorful days of fall.

Until next time,

Wishing a wonderful week ahead,