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Cheery autumn scene (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Nov 24 OP
Gorgeous tree. Diamond_Dog Nov 24 #1
This sugar maple is among the last to turn and to drop its leaves Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #4
The Oregon rains have taken care of whatever leaves were still on the trees. calimary Nov 24 #7
Spring growth is fed by fall's decay Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #9
Yes, indeed it DOES! It's "the circle of life" playing out, right there before our eyes! calimary Nov 24 #11
Beautiful autumn scene, my dear Mousetoescamper! I'm lovin' it! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 24 #2
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #5
I am making plans now to go to Longwood in spring Easterncedar Nov 24 #3
That's very kind of you to help your friend return to Longwood. Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #6
I love the colors in this. ShazzieB Nov 24 #8
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Nov 24 #10

Diamond_Dog

(35,162 posts)
1. Gorgeous tree.
Sun Nov 24, 2024, 02:46 PM
Nov 24

You must be behind us a bit here in NE OH, our trees are almost all bare of leaves.

Mousetoescamper

(5,499 posts)
4. This sugar maple is among the last to turn and to drop its leaves
Sun Nov 24, 2024, 04:16 PM
Nov 24

I've been watching its phases for the past four autumns. We're past peak color here in southeastern PA, but there are holdouts. There's a huge gingko a few blocks from here that still has some green leaves. I'm waiting to shoot the pile of gold beneath the tree when it finally drops its leaves.

calimary

(84,607 posts)
7. The Oregon rains have taken care of whatever leaves were still on the trees.
Sun Nov 24, 2024, 05:20 PM
Nov 24

Now, the trees are bare, but the blankets of leaves on the ground everywhere mean lots of nutrients slowly working their way into the soil. Yeah, much of it will be washed away by the rain, but NOT ALL!!!

Makes me think a seriously gorgeous spring will eventually result.

Easterncedar

(3,647 posts)
3. I am making plans now to go to Longwood in spring
Sun Nov 24, 2024, 03:32 PM
Nov 24

Thanks to you, Mousetoescamper! My friend, an older widow, gardener, retired schoolteacher and total do-gooder from my hometown, is really pleased to think she will see it again. I am delighted to make her happy and to have her company. We haven’t worked out the details yet, but it’s a very pleasant trip to look forward to. Thank you for inspiring me with your amazing photography.

Mousetoescamper

(5,499 posts)
6. That's very kind of you to help your friend return to Longwood.
Sun Nov 24, 2024, 04:23 PM
Nov 24

She'll be surprised and probably pleased to see the results of the "Reimagined" project. I'm visiting on December 5 to see the annual Christmas displays. The photos of the new greenhouses with holiday lighting are gorgeous.


Thanks and you're welcome!

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