Fall in the Chesapeake Bay region is absolutely lovely. The dogs stick their noses in the air and prance with an abandon like no other time of the year. Pine cones, sticks, and crazy squirrels keep them busy. They help me put the gardens ‘to bed’ and enjoy digging some new places for me to plant next year. It is sad to see the annuals die off but I am always glad to see a volunteer pull through the winter and surprise me the next season. For example those incredible Elephant Ears. I am not sure how that one got there since I do not remember planting them in that spot, but we do always have some in a pot on the deck. Maybe we threw a root over in the pile and it took hold. V just bought some black ones that we will winter over in the house and then see if they can WOW us next season like this astounding offering.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo <3 
jmgoyder
October 13, 2012 at 00:30
Your posts always leave me smiling!
dogdaz
October 13, 2012 at 09:41
My pleasure
Bassas Blog
October 13, 2012 at 02:17
You have a lovely garden!
dogdaz
October 13, 2012 at 09:40
Thank you – I do love this time of year
themisadventuresofmisaki
October 13, 2012 at 04:40
Lovely photos!
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dogdaz
October 13, 2012 at 09:39
Thank you so much
Genevieve Petrillo
October 13, 2012 at 08:12
So pretty – the garden AND the girls!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
dogdaz
October 13, 2012 at 09:38
Thanks – it is a great time of year
Mag (Chancy's Mumsy)
October 13, 2012 at 09:38
Beautiful! Hugs and nose kisses
dogdaz
October 13, 2012 at 09:43
Thank you for looking
Misty Shores Chesapeakes
October 14, 2012 at 22:16
Beautiful garden and I love how your shadow is in the photos, very cool!! What is that thing in the background of one of the photos with the paw prints around it, a sign?
dogdaz
October 15, 2012 at 00:15
Thanks. It is the only way I can be in the pictures with them. The paws are on my door mat that was wet so it was hanging to dry. It says “wipe your paws”
Misty Shores Chesapeakes
October 15, 2012 at 20:57
Oh cute, I have that same one