Party Hardy in Fall

As sad as this beach bum is to see summer pass, you can’t help but be in awe of all autumn has to offer; it’s hard to match a cool day, bright blue sky contrasting against intense red, yellow and orange fall foliage.

Leaves change color for various reasons including longer nights/shorter days, weather and leaf pigment.

Whether you want to enjoy the kaleidoscope of colors locally or are looking to travel far and wide to catch awesome autumn sights, you can utilize the following resources to make sure you hit peak viewing: US Forest Service, The Weather Channel and the Farmers Almanac.

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came,—
The Ashes, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand;
Miss Weather led the dancing;
Professor Wind, the band….
The sight was like a rainbow
New-fallen from the sky….

~ George Cooper, “October’s Party”

Fall Trees Please!

For a fiesta of fall colors, plus to shade your home and reduce your heating and cooling bills, consider one or all of these LCN Selections shade trees!

Celebration – Color varies from gold, orange and red. Virtually seedless!		Highland Park– This sugar maple cross has a high brix count so you can make more syrup with less sap.
Corinthian – Gold color and it’s Japanese beetle and aerophyte mite resistant too!		Gold Dust – For the variegated lover in you!