Tag: leafing

FESTIVAL OF LEAVES: OUR COLORS ARE BEGINNING

Festival of Leaves 2021: Week # 3 We were out and about yesterday and I brought my camera. There is color. Much of it can be found in vines -- Virginia Creeper and wild grape vines are both bright. there are some trees, too. It's not yet quite "here." It's supposed to get much colder … Continue reading FESTIVAL OF LEAVES: OUR COLORS ARE BEGINNING

SQUARES: A BREAK WITH THE PAST

IT'S ALL ABOUT NOW Considering I took these pictures yesterday afternoon, that's about as much breaking with the past as I can manage in one day. Colors are coming. If the temperatures would drop a bit -- and they are supposed to by tomorrow -- I think we will be in peak colors by next … Continue reading SQUARES: A BREAK WITH THE PAST

GREENING OF THE OAK TREES

I said sometimes around the second week in May, the oaks would grow leaves and suddenly, it would be spring? Last night, the oak trees went green. When I looked out the window this morning, spring had arrived.

MORE OF AUTUMN – Marilyn Armstrong

More of Autumn -FOTD – November 11, 2018 The leaf sucking company was here this morning. The dogs went into total hysterics. Actually, that's not true. The Duke went berserk because he thinks he is a giant protector, except I don't think he has scared anyone yet. He's just not a terrifying creature. They came … Continue reading MORE OF AUTUMN – Marilyn Armstrong

‘Il n’y a plus de saison” – OUTSIDE, IT FEELS LIKE … WHAT? – Marilyn Armstrong

FOTD – November 10, 2018 – Autumn Leaf I still have autumnal pictures, even though it's raining. The wind came up and all day, it was like being in an oak leaf storm, with whirling leaves everywhere. It's supposed to be over tomorrow morning, but the next day, new storm. The weather never really stays nice … Continue reading ‘Il n’y a plus de saison” – OUTSIDE, IT FEELS LIKE … WHAT? – Marilyn Armstrong

OH GLORIOUS JAPANESE MAPLE – Marilyn Armstrong

Japanese Maple Tree - FOTD – November 8, 2018 When all the other maple trees are bare and almost all of the oak leaves have fallen, suddenly, my Japanese maple tree lit up like a neon sign. I have had this tree since I brought it home from Maryland in a bucket. It was not … Continue reading OH GLORIOUS JAPANESE MAPLE – Marilyn Armstrong

DANGER! THE OAK LEAVES HAVE FORMED AN ARMY! – Marilyn Armstrong

FOWC with Fandango — Danger There are so many leaves on the ground here, it's hard to explain to people who don't live in the middle of an oak woods. When I was outside today taking pictures, it was like being in a leaf storm. If the wizards drop by and turn them into soldiers, I … Continue reading DANGER! THE OAK LEAVES HAVE FORMED AN ARMY! – Marilyn Armstrong

FESTIVAL OF LEAVES & FLOWER OF THE DAY: A WALK BY THE CANAL – Marilyn Armstrong

Week # 6: Walk By The Canal FOTD – October 30, 2018 It should have been spectacular color, but it was mostly still green with some yellow. Still, it was definitely pretty, especially when the amber light hits it in late afternoon. Still, it was a crisp fall day. If the leaves were not scarlet, they … Continue reading FESTIVAL OF LEAVES & FLOWER OF THE DAY: A WALK BY THE CANAL – Marilyn Armstrong

FESTIVAL OF LEAVES – MID-OCTOBER IN NEW ENGLAND – Marilyn Armstrong

Festival of Leaves 2018 ~ Week # 4: The Orange on the Side of the Road It is the middle of October and it should be the peak of the peak of the color change. Usually, Columbus Day marks the peak of the autumnal glow in New England, but summer lasted longer than usual ... like … Continue reading FESTIVAL OF LEAVES – MID-OCTOBER IN NEW ENGLAND – Marilyn Armstrong

ATTEAN WAY: MAINE, WILD AND WONDERFUL – Marilyn Armstrong

I live in New England and it is where I always wanted to live. I think I originally had a more northern destination in mind, but the requirements of work brought us originally to the Boston area and eventually, out to this valley. When I dream of the glory of a New England autumn, I … Continue reading ATTEAN WAY: MAINE, WILD AND WONDERFUL – Marilyn Armstrong