Epitome of Fall

So the last room at Phipps Conservatory is the East room and I would say that this room  is the epitome of fall. It was filled of course with the required mums in all colors but also displayed pumpkins and scarecrows. In this room you can also only go in the front of the room and the rest is gated off. This is probably best since the majority of the room is a pond that streams from a little waterfall in the back right corner.

This will probably be my last fall post for the season since everyone is decorating for Christmas. Enjoy!

View of the room

Close up of scarecrow.

Waterfall

Tub of yellow mums and grass

I like the look of these against the brick wall.

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Campfire and Jack-o-Lantern

Halloween is almost here! This past Saturday night I went to a Pittsburgh Young Adulst (PYA) event in South Fayette where we had a harvest party. There was a costume contest (I was a black cat), hayrides in the dark, lots of yummy fall food, pumpkin carving and a large campfire. I enjoyed being able to get out of the city for the night and re-connect with nature; especially seeing some stars! Since it was dark by the time I got there, I didn't get any pictures of the great property. I did get some cool pictures of the fire and of my jack-o-latern when I got home, I named him Pumpkin Pete.
If you live in the city hopefully you will get some time to head out to the suburbs or country to see the stars this fall before the freezing cold really sets in.

Campfire: The front log looks like a wishbone

Pumpkin Pete

Glowing in the dark

Now he looks like he is wearing a hat

Candle inside

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Fall Fun

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of spending some quality time with three close friends at Soergel Orchards in Wexford, PA about 12 miles outside of Pittsburgh. This weekend marked the beginning of the Fall Festival and the line of traffic getting off 79 attests to the popularity of the orchard. We had gone in hopes of apple picking but unfortunately only pumpkin picking was available but we were able to buy some apples in the well stocked market. Food stands boasted delicious fall foods such as caramel apples, roasted corn on the cob and apple cider, and children were able to enjoy the many games and activities including pony rides. My friends and I visited the animals in the petting zoo but we mostly enjoyed going into the gift shop and market. Along with pumpkins and gourds (I got some little ones to display on my window sill) the garden center hosts a whole variety of flowers and trees for sale. Hope you have a chance to go enjoy some fall fun this autumn!

Nothing says fall as much as pumpkins and sunflowers

Display of the flowers for sale at the garden center

Colorful mums line the stairs leading up to the gazebo; a prime picture taking spot

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