Dear Liza,
We have had a very hot summer here in Portland, and now it seems that Fall is racing towards us!

While some of our linden trees are still blooming (and smelling amazing), other trees have decided to start heading into Fall.

Was the summer too hot for them? Too dry? Or maybe the trees know something we don’t about what this winter will bring.
I’m playing it safe. Alongside my iced tea in the pantry, I will stow some makings for chili. Don’t want to get caught unawares.
Love,
Grandma Judy