Tropical storm Ida dumped heavy rain for two days earlier this week, but fortunately there were no strong winds here in Helena. The last two days have been clear blue, gilt with the colors of fall. Yesterday I was working inside all day, but today I was able to spend some time outdoors, and this is what I saw:This dogwood tree is splendid with berries.Golden leaves still cling to a Japanese maple on the edge of the front garden.Native nandina are bright with berries.The Japanese maple 'Waterfall' glows in the woodland garden.Leaf litter on the moss path reminds me of confetti.Red dogwood berries are bright against a golden ground cover.This variegated hydrangea is beautiful, even when it is not blooming.So, those are a few of the sights I saw on my walk today. Thanks for taking that walk with me. I hope that wherever you are, you can refresh your spirit by spending time in a garden.