Country roads

A few weekends ago, my brother and I drove around the rural backroads of Franklin County. This is where I grew up. Fall is a beautiful time of year here. The trees haven't changed color yet (that will happen in early-mid November) but autumn is definately in the air. 

The pastures and roadsides are covered with Goldenrod, Swamp Sunflowers and various wildflowers.

 


 

One of my favorite autumn plants is the Sumac. It is just beginning to change color and will take on much fierier hues as the season progresses.

Haystacks and turkeys

This is Dog Fennel (thanks Sweetbay! It grows in huge drifts with feathery foliage.

I caught a glimpse of flowers in a pasture and pulled over to get a better look. This looks like Ageratum.

Another wildflower I'm unsure about.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy