November 1: Hostas

It seems a little mean-spirited to post a photo of the hostas at this point in the garden season.  They've yet to attain the spare elegance and quiet of winter and are instead working through their last gasp from the summer.  They look dry and tired.  They seem to be saying "just leave us alone."

Fair enough.  How about we admre the elm and dogwood in the backyard? 

They were looking pretty glorious this week.