THRICE UPON A YELLOW WING

Last weekend I made a return visit to Wing Cottage, and assisted my friend in taking down her vegetable garden and various garden beds for the season.  The late October weather was glorious, some trees still clad in the celebratory hues of autumn.

©Linda Nelson 2014

Her vegetable garden harvest had proved bountiful throughout the summer, though upon my arrival this time around I was greeted with just these darling little diehard strawberry plants.  And the rooster.

©Linda Nelson 2014

©Linda Nelson 2014

Upon the plants being cut back, it was apparent that the decorative treasures tucked about would now take center stage and be the sole stars of the show.

©Linda Nelson 2014

©Linda Nelson 2014

©Linda Nelson 2014

©Linda Nelson 2014

©Linda Nelson 2014

The property is lined with a few bluebird houses, something I hadn’t taken notice of during my previous two stays at Wing.

©Linda Nelson 2014

My friend’s periodic archeological property gleaning has rewarded her with numerous curiosities and props to play around with and display.  She gifted me the bottles and jars, which I will add to my overabundant, yet never enough, collection of bud vases.

©Linda Nelson 2014

©Linda Nelson 2014

The pond on the property was the “it” spot for a harmonious choir of frogs and crickets during my visit back in August; though, by last weekend the performers had already packed up and left.  This time around the tune was rustling leaves, and though still music to my ears, proof that fall was in full gear.

©Linda Nelson 2014

However, my friend’s boyfriend apparently still hears frogs and crickets.

©Linda Nelson 2014

I bet Wing wears a blanket of snow well, peeking out like a little yellow box of sunshine.  I would love to find out.

©Linda Nelson 2014

If you are just now reading about Wing Cottage, take a peak at my posts from the past to learn more about this gem that’s nestled in the picture perfect country town of Clinton Corners, NY.