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Hollyhock bud after the rain, Magdalena, NM, Oct. 2011
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| Double rainbow in the Magdalena Mountains, Oct. 2011 |
Yesterday was a day of thick clouds and steady rain that gave trees and grasses and perennials a much-needed drenching before the weather turns cold. It revived my flower gardens that are bestowing a final burst of color on us, and today I noticed new cilantro seedlings around the herb bed just in time for that final batch of salsa. As frost approaches -- it's quite possible we'll get at least a light frost this weekend -- I feel (as always) that I just haven't had enough time in the garden. I will especially miss wandering through the rows with Maggie, both of us eating handful after handful of cherry tomatoes and little pear tomatoes; I had planted five or six different varieties to hedge my bets, and they all produced quite well. My favorites: the orange cherry tomatoes -- even sweeter than the red ones, which themselves were hard to beat. Summer is just never long enough for me.... Another gift yesterday: just before sunset, the sun broke through low clouds to give us a beautiful double rainbow. Enchanting, as always.
2 comments:
That first shot is stunning.
The lighting over the land from the rainbows and the sun is amazing, well captured.
Wow, gorgeous photos, I saw a rainbow the other day too. We have had lots and lots of rain. so unusual..
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