The Fall equinox has come and gone. The weather has definitely become colder here as the nights dip into the forties and I find myself dragging out the scarves, mittens, and blankets from the closet. Our warm season here is short, but nevertheless it seems like ages and ages since I’ve seen my sweaters and long black coat. I’m happy for the return of Autumn! The garden has slowed down considerably. I’ve been pulling up old plants and chopping them into small pieces with my c