Sunday, September 12, 2010

Harvesting Sunflowers and Zinnias

It's time to gather the flowers and begin the process of drying, in preparation for making some very colorful wreaths. 

 
I'll be sharing the wreaths as soon as the drying is done and autumn's air has turned crisp.
These are the days that I wait for all year. Cool mornings with unfolding warmth as the day goes on.  Autumn is "my" season. I love each seasonal change we experience throughout the year, but there is something about Fall that brings me that feeling of complete satisfaction.  Maybe it's the harvest of our labor, maybe it's because I was born in this season, but whatever it is.....it is good! 


11 comments:

ellen b. said...

I love autumn, too! Enjoy...

Willow said...

I can't wait to see them! I know they'll be beautiful!

Autumn is a wonderful time of year and I love the sense I get that it's really the beginning of the year for me--must be that ingrained teacher part...

grammy said...

those will make such great wreaths
I like fall
I am just not in favor of a lonf winter (o:

Tracy said...

That is such a happy mix of flowers, Julene! It is such a tender time of year, isn't it? I like it too, though it can been quite cold & rainy here during autumn. Each season has its glories. :o) Thank you for the blog love, and especially for the get-well wishes--so much appreciated... Happy Days ((HUGS))

Leigh said...

Wow, those are so pretty! You are so creative with flowers. Maybe you should do a tutorial on flower drying sometime.

"Sunshine" said...

What a beautiful combination of fall colors. Very striking.
I LOVE FALL too. I need change in my life and autumn gives it to me!!

Paula said...

Fall is my favorite time, too... and I love those cool mornings when you can sit outside and enjoy the crisp air!
The sunflowers and zinnias are gorgeous!

momma iva said...

Beautiful pictures. I miss the autumn in Oregon. It comes like a lion here in Ireland. Before anything has a chance to be harvested it is whipped away by the wind and rain. I love your pictures. It makes me homesick.

KathyB. said...

Flower, your sentiments about this time of year are mine also! This time of year so many things seem possible and I am energized. Your wreaths will be stunning!

Brenda Kay Ledford said...

I'm glad it's getting cool now, too. What lovely flowers. I can just imagine the lovely wreaths you will make. Have fun creating the arrangements. I sure wish I had enough talent to make wreaths from dried flowers. What a wonderful hobby.

Eggs In My Pocket said...

I completely identify with your words. I have always love fall time. blessings,Kathleen