Faded Blooms.....

I took a walk around my gardens this morning.  Everything has withered and the seed pods are ready to harvest.  Most of the leaves have fallen from the trees and the air is chilly.  I am always very sad to see winter come.  These and the marigold's are all that still bloom.  I have already cut back everything except those plants that self seed.  Winter marks the end of another year.  Until spring....  my precious beauties.