Japanese Maples Fall Color
'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back. 'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
Sounds like a very worthy cause Philip. I think people forget the value of land left undeveloped for future generations. It looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI hope this stunning area remains protected. Why do some people only see natural areas in terms of how much money can be made from it? Wish I could vote on this but I live in NC.
ReplyDeleteHidden language is so horrible and uninformed voters should stay home! I pray Cullman County makes the right decision and I'm glad there are folks like Peggy who are standing for keeping this land safe.
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