| October 4, 2005 Out of town for a few days. Came home to find my new miniature waiting at the front door. Looks great and is in excellent condition. No rain. Will have to water soon. |
| October 6, 2005 A little rain last night and today and much cooler. |
| October 8, 2005 Total of 1 1/2" rain in the last several days. |
| October 9, 2005 Still quite warm during the day but a cool-down is on the way, it seems. |
| October 21, 2005 Not much going on. Some roses still blooming. Finally cooled off a bit but still no frost, getting enough rain. Put second lawn food down. Covered both ponds. |
| October 24, 2005 Finally cold but still no frost. |
| October 28, 2005 About 3" of rain yesterday. Very windy today but sunny. |
| October 29, 2005 Not as windy today. Got 'Baby Boomer' miniature rose potted up, as well as the miniature gardenia. |
