Even the back lanes in my neighbourhood look inviting at this time of year. Not a bad view from my front lawn, eh? Despite the time of year there are still some pockets of color up here in zone 3 with Rudbeckia and Salvia. The Echinops seed heads retain interest right through until the snow flies. And speaking of the snow flying, this was a blizzard of another kind...***Sharing with Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, Floral Friday Fotos,