First Light Frost

Amongst all of the complaining, there is a very nice bright spot. On A.D. 2007 September 17, we had our first light frost! It didn't harm any plants - the icy spots were confined to low pockets and areas that receive very little sun during the day. In any case, it was very exciting - a sign of things to come! It's ironic considering the extreme heat we're having, but a frost this early - even a light one - is two or three weeks earlier than usual for us. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's a sign we'll have a cold, snowy winter!