Welcome Autumn!

The wind is rising, and the air will be wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for Autumn eves!”

The summer has come to an end and the colorful season of Fall has officially arrived. Fall is filled with fun celebrations and activities. Apple trees are ready to be picked, pumpkins are ripe for carving and trick-or-treating is right around the corner! Here are some fun fall green activities that you and your family can take part in:

Autumn Gardening
Autumn is a great time to rejuvenate a garden for the new season and for next spring. Collect the seed heads from plants in your gardens, and save the seeds for planting or swapping in spring.

This is also a good time to plant trees, fruit bushes and other hardy shrubs. It allows the new plants time to settle in. Roots continue to grow during the winter when the ground is not frozen. The roots are established during the next couple months and are ready to burst into life in the spring.

Backyard composting
Gather fallen leaves, grass clippings, kitchen scraps and shredded prunings, and layer them in a compost bin. Turn periodically to allow air circulation and decompose the organic matter quickly. Don‘t overload your compost with one particular ingredient – maintain a mix. You get great soil for gardening, and you can compost all winter long even in cold climates.

Visit to a Farmer’s Market
Autumn is the season of harvest. Enjoy the abundance of locally produced fruits and veggies that nature yields at this time. Take a trip to a farmer’s market and indulge in some fresh apples, berries and pumpkins. Or take the family to a local farm for a fun-filled day of apple-picking.

Hallow’s Eve
With Halloween around the corner, dressing up is on everyone’s minds. Costumes (for Halloween or any day) can easily be made out of old clothes at home, instead of buying a disposable one from a store. Stay tuned for some more Halloween tips and tricks, including costume ideas!

Get out this Fall and enjoy the cool weather!