It was cold and rainy that day; I didn’t want to go out.  Besides, I could see my garden well enough from my kitchen window—I didn’t need to go out.  Finally, I couldn’t make up excuses anymore, so I donned my hat and coat and made my way out to my garden.

Ah yes, my distant view disguised much needed deadheading—of course. Many of the sunrise dahlias had shattered  but there was more to see.  My foray into the cold and wet was rewarded with lovely sights unseen from a distance, sights that called for a close-up. Yellow, orange and red leaves floated in my purple chair; entire plants turned red. If I had stayed inside, I would have missed the beauty.

Colourful leaves in my purple chair!