The End Of Autumn

The barren time will arrive in only a matter of days at this point, particularly in my slice of the forest.

Cold and the first killing frosts are on the way. There is even a chance of snow in the diagnosis.

Cold fronts almost always come with whipping winds, the kind of winds that can tear the last of the leaves from the forest trees.

The forest will be made naked. The Tall Flower Meadow will be turned to a crispy brown.

It will be time to bring the under garden to life. The roadside attractions will take on more prominence.

The rare blooms that can be found will take on special significance.

The native Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana is just now starting to bloom at the start of the barren time. By the time it is finished in another three weeks, the look of winter will be upon us.

There are just a few days left. Then it will be done. The time of vegetation is over.