The mulberry tree hangs on to the last of it's leaves at the top. A cold dry wind from the west has been blowing for a few days now. Robbing warmth from the sunlit bright blue skies. More than a week without any rain, it seems like a long time since that last happened. Clear skies have brought cold nights and mornings of around 5 degrees, so a few more jumpers on and chilled fingers.
It has been good weather for working in the garden, quickly warmed by activity, the 18 - 20 degrees day temps are very comfortable. The image above from left to right shows the before, during and after weeding activity. Winter, in my mind May-August, is a four month opportunity to get the garden back under some control. Growth is very slow with the colder temperatures and major clear out work is feasible without the summer humidity. But there is definately a time limit before warmer weather brings on rampant growth again, such is the cycle of growth and weather here.Happy winter solstice, longer days on the way.
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