It’s funny because the change of seasons always makes the tune play in my head “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And I know that song is supposed to be about the Christmas season, but I think it applies to the turn of every season. I love the change that each season represents and Fall is so crisp and crunchy you can’t miss it.

One day I’ll walk outside and notice the brown, curled leaves dappling the ground in so many places.  As if they all fell the night before.

The evenings will all of a sudden seem darker at dinner time and I’ll want to put on a snuggly sweater while sitting on the couch.

The change of scenery is a perfect time to recalibrate our senses and pay attention to what is new and evolving. It’s so easy to be wrapped up in our to do lists and thoughts that we miss the beautiful magic right before us.

Speaking of, here’s a cute little nugget of Fall that crept up without me even noticing.  Last year, I threw my old decorative mini-pumpkins on the ground in front of my porch at some point in early December when they had become rotten and mushy. And in the last two months, look at this amazing little pumpkin plant that took hold (with no help from me, I will say) and is happily growing two adorable little mini-pumpkins.

These are the wonders of nature that keep me in awe. What are some of the fun fall finds you’ve noticed in your garden or nature around you?

Reminder: this is the time to start checking the big box stores for fall planted bulbs that will bloom in the spring. They usually go on sale in the next few weeks.