Saturday, September 6, 2008

Wildflowers in Fall.. Deer in Velvet

The deer are regularly frequenting our cottages... especially down this fence line that was planted with chicory and other plants highly attractive and healthy for browsers and the occasional bovine wanting a bit more smorgasbord dining.
purple thistle
red flax bloomed again after the recent rains

these little natives are called "chocolate flowers"... YES, they smell just like chocolate... they are often confused with a similar yellow flower with green centers ... appropriated named, little green eyes...
Fall here at the GateWay is just as inspiring as any other season; and surprisingly just about as abundant in native wildflowers and wildlife
Farmers are saying... "we're looking for a real Winter this year"... yep, the Almanac tends to agree... we'll see!

Labor Day 2008 at the GateWay

The foreground certainly competes with the background view... What a lovely family this one is!

The salvia and lavender certainly are outdoing themselves this Fall! Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are most appreciative of the gift.
Texas Longhorns have "painted" the Texas landscape for years.... why not here?
.... and the chapel..... is again in progress! Yeah Hobbe and sons! I am ecstatic!!!!! and blessed beyond words.
Thank you D. Latham for your contribution of the previous pictures from your family's sweet visit with us on a wonderfully cool Labor Day weekend. (Hurricane Gustav left fresh breezes in our little valley... we loved it!)
*note to the Lowe fam.... Mr. Mouse had no relatives visit, and we are thankful that they only make an entrance at your bequest;)