The sprinklers are in, the porta-potty is gone, and now as late fall closes in, the garden will have a welcome dormant time to “regroup” and heal.  First the nice long views…

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…the new drip system looks like it will make a big difference, come spring…

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and the trenches are nicely filled in (a bit muddy, but not too bad…)

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but the most amazing part of this November visit was the big camellia near the kitchen door…in full bloom!  Ahh gardens…roll on winter!

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