It's hard to believe that the time of snow isn't too far off But there is actually something a little worrysome in these pictures. As I mentioned, we have trees that haven't turned downtown, and even where I live near Johnson City. It's late to have trees with leaves, and each year, the last leaves leave the trees later and later. We always had full leaf bags before Halloween. This year we haven't even started to rake yet. (we probably will start this weekend.)
My husband has been tracking the last leaf falls for about 10 years now, and there is no change to the pattern of "later and later" yet.
Climate change. Why does anyone deny it?
Trees with leaves are hazards when the first snows come. Snow sticks to leaves and branches, or even entire trees, may come down.
Hopefully, the first true snow (we've already had snow showers) will hold of at least a couple of weeks.
If it is autumn where you are, how are things progressing?
How lucky you found some roses still. Mine are all gone now.We're down to the last of the last I'm afraid. There are still some chocolate cosmos and dahlias in the garden. Where would we be without dahlias in the fall? Here it's been so lovely and warm and sunny and today it started raining, just in time for the kiddies at Halloween. :( But then, that's life in the Pacific Northwest.) :)
ReplyDeleteRose buds are still forming outsdie my study window although it's turned colder in the last few days. This is a late season compared to the last ten years, but I remember a summer in the 1980s when it lasted right into October. Various things influence the weather, although there's no doubt an overall change is occuring because giant ice caps are falling into the sea.
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt feels like winter now (the nights are certainly drawing in fast!)