The plant I dug up was an easy job; last spring I trimmed all of the salvia back down to the ground after the bad freeze, so everything that grew up from the roots was easy to sort now. And it serves as a reminder that I should probably cut it back every year. I really do love being able to share plants with friends, it serves as a living reminder of the friendship and merges into the other plantings. I see plants up and down the street here that I've given to friends over the years, and I have quite a few they've shared with me.

The new fence going in across the street is a really beautiful cedar front and a reinforced top, going in beside an already really beautiful house. It will put all of the rest of us to shame. :) I'm going to suggest to John (that neighbor) that we collaborate on planting some interesting things in front of it. A garden there would be lovely, and I'm more than willing to help and contribute plantings (more shared plants).

Making lists for holiday gifts, and figuring out the best way to get them delivered. This month will pass quickly as far as getting things picked and shipped in time to arrive. Anything that is made here (sewing machine) may involve an I.O.U. in an attractive card or token box. I have some thoughts in that direction.