Leaf Season.

10-10-19 VERMONT: We came up on Tuesday for the leaves, but also to see the new pond and the status of the barn repairs. The leaves are in good color here and in the local neighborhoods. The new pond is almost dry from the summer drought. We hope it will fill with normal rain and activation of springs when the ground water is higher. The waterfall and stream leading down to the old pond look great and only need water.

The barn repair excavating work is finished, new foundation supports are almost completed and replacement of the floor supports is underway.

Judy and I put away the outdoor benches, with help from Val, who is here to process the crop of special herbs. I have been working on a pier for the old pond, using a huge rock found under the barn. I repurposed two of the old pilings supporting the barn as a base, and after two days of work, they are ready for the big rock. I will need some help from Scott and Cedar, who are doing the barn work, to get the big rock positioned.

New blooms: cimicfuga, witch hazel.


Maple color.

Stream from the new pond waterfall to the old pond flows between the willow and redwood.

New pond, needs rain.

More color, Moosilauke in the distance.

More color.

Witch hazel flowers.

The crop of special herbs.