The First signs of Autumn…

Mother Nature seems to be holding her breath at the moment. Leaves are not falling yet, but they won’t be long. Most of the leaves on my bonsai are already beginning to change into their autumn colours. The familiar smell of autumn greets me whenever I leave the house, that warm richness wraps around my shoulders like an old friend.

I was beginning to think I would miss the joy of my favourite month, forced instead to witness it from my office window. But I am finally strong (trustworthy) enough to be allowed outside, the threat of falling has almost faded away.

The other reason I love autumn so much, is that its bonsai time. Time for my full attention, to check all my babies to make sure they can sleep safely through the winter and wake up in the Spring…

I should probably start now, as there are so many to look after, and they have been left to their own devices this year. Writing will be confined to rainy days, although we have been having rather a lot of rain lately, so no worries there!¬