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The Garden’s Last Breath

Posted on October 19, 2025April 15, 2026 by Melissa

With temperatures forecasted to dip into the mid-30sF this week, I’m in Harvest Mode to gather anything left in the garden that can’t withstand a nip of frost. I’m also thoroughly enjoying the glorious colors as we shift into the cooler months, soaking them deeply into my memory before the world goes brown and grey.

Autumn is, truly, my favorite season.

Maybe… just maybe we’ll squeeze another week or two out of the growing season, but one never knows here in the high desert. Best to enjoy each moment as it greets us 🙂

Onward,

Melissa

Linking up to Sunday Stills hosted by Terri at Second Wind Leisure and Wordless Wednesday hosted by Sandee at Comedy Plus.

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16 thoughts on “The Garden’s Last Breath”

  1. Terri Webster Schrandt says:
    October 19, 2025 at 9:49 pm

    Hi Melissa, I enjoyed this post and all its autumn goodness! Wonderful photography! Thank you for linking to Sunday Stills!

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 20, 2025 at 8:22 am

      Thank you, Terri, for your kind words and your hosting! Hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

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  2. Laurie Graves says:
    October 20, 2025 at 6:00 am

    Lovely fall pictures. Believe it or not, our temps are similar to yours.

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 20, 2025 at 8:23 am

      Thanks, Laurie! Perhaps a case of latitude and altitude 🙂 Hope your week ahead is wonderful!

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  3. Sandee says:
    October 20, 2025 at 9:15 am

    A beautiful autumn post. I love all things autumn.

    Have a fabulous day and week. ♥

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 21, 2025 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you, Sandee! I hope you’re enjoying a lovely week 🙂

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  4. soma @ InkTorrents.com says:
    October 20, 2025 at 1:24 pm

    Glorious colors indeed!! Such pretty photos. I am sure you will be able to extend the growing season a bit longer.

    -Soma

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 21, 2025 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Soma! We squeaked through and have at least another few days of warmth ahead of us, thank goodness! Thank you for your kind words! I hope you’re having a wonderful week!

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  5. Sandee says:
    October 22, 2025 at 7:50 am

    What a beautiful last breath. Wow. Beautiful shots.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 22, 2025 at 9:43 am

      Thank you so much, Sandee! Hope you’re enjoying a wonderful Wednesday!

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  6. an artist reflects says:
    October 22, 2025 at 9:11 am

    Beautiful autumn photos ~ Wow! ~ thanks,

    an artist reflects

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 22, 2025 at 9:43 am

      Thank you very much!

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  7. Kirstin Troyer says:
    October 23, 2025 at 9:32 pm

    Love the photos and I love how you titled it.

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 23, 2025 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Kirstin!

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  8. Writing Sparkle says:
    October 25, 2025 at 6:59 am

    Beautiful photographs.

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 25, 2025 at 7:43 am

      Thank you, Shari! <3

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