Of all the elements of Nature, I think trees are the most obvious harbingers of changing seasons. From the delicate unfurling of acid green leaves in spring to richly elegant shades of summer to the golden and crimson colours of autumn and finally, the architecture of bare branches in winter, one can determine the season by looking at a tree.
Our forests are mainly coniferous and remain green year-round. In the summer, the deciduous trees blend in and are not very prominent. It is Autumn when they come into their own and really stand out, glowing in the light.
Our birch tree is almost bare now. I watched leaves in flight this morning in the gentle breeze. The leaves of the acer tree are not yet red and leave much later.
I'd be hard-pressed to choose a favourite tree, but I confess to being partial to aspens and birches. And tall poplars. Do you have a favourite type of tree?
Today was spent puttering at home. I made Cranberry Sauce in preparation for our Thanksgiving Dinner this weekend. Our daughter is hosting, and I'm contributing a few things. It's good to get things done ahead of time. I like to make enough Cranberry Sauce for roast chicken dinners throughout the year. It keeps well in sealed jars.
Most of my day was spent indoors, but I did go for a walk and felt the warm sun on my face. The air is cooling though and once the sun disappears, there's a definite chill. I wandered through the garden and picked a few lingering sweet peas along with the cosmos that continue to bloom their hearts out, and put them into a wee vase. The sweet peas are so full of fragrance. I breathed in deeply knowing that it will be many months before they bloom again.
I would love to have one of those jars! The sauce looks as though it turned out wonderfully. I think I might try to make some to give to my kids. Trees certainly are the things that give us our "season clock" in a big and in your face way! Thanks for your visit to my blog, Lorrie. Best!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to still have sweet peas. Mine are long over. I think a favourite tree of mine would be a beech, with its crackly brown Autumn leaves, and those wonderful bright green Spring buds.
ReplyDeleteI so agree about trees and would hate to just be surrounded by coniferous species. That cranberry sauce will be yummy I’m sure. Can’t believe Canadian thanksgiving has come round already. Where does time go! B x
ReplyDeleteA lovely little posy of the last flowers from your garden. Favourite trees, Chestnut and Apple perhaps? It's hard to chose. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner:)
ReplyDeleteI've just looked throughthe window... 1 sweet pea flower left. Sedums are the flowers that warn me of the approaching Autumn
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to capture photos of leaves falling from trees, it takes lots of patience. The maple trees on the east coast hold a special place in my heart! The smell of homemade cranberry sauce in the making is what can make me breathe in deeply!
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving is upon us with its turkey, cranberry sauce and autumn colour. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThe Gingko is my favourite tree - Marguerite
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is the spruce 🌲🎄 but I do love all trees.
ReplyDeleteFavourite leaf forms are the oak and the maple 🍁
Autumn is unbelievable 🧡💛❤️ Great pictures Lorrie.
Lovely pictures. Our house is surrounded by very tall evergreen trees but sadly one by one they are being cut down to make room for new construction. It makes me sad to see them go.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to share the hosting of the Thanksgiving meal. Your cranberry sauce will be enjoyed, I'm sure. I really enjoy larches and Oak trees. Oak trees if I don't have to be the one raking up the leaves! :)
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