I think it’s safe to say that Fall is upon us. We haven’t had the scent of burning leaves, or the crispness of an early morning yet, but you can see the changes just starting in the plants.
\nOur road has fields of soybeans on either side of it to the east. About a week ago, I noticed the very first signs of change of color in the field. It was subtle, but yesterday it had become more pronounced. Those particular fields must have had enough rain to make it through the summer. The plants were vigorous, so I think this is most likely not a response to drought, but rather, the end of the growing cycle. The field is mottled with dark green, and shades of lemon yellow to tan sprinkled throughout.
\nWe have a tree that lines several of our streets. I don’t know what tree it is, but it looks like it could be related to aspens. These trees are beginning to drop their leaves. Last week the dead leaves were dancing across the road as the wind from the coming cool front moved in. Tomorrow, they’ll be glued to the ground from the rain.
\nWe have black walnut trees that line the eastern edge of the property. The walnuts have begun to drop. I suppose you really need to wear a helmet to walk near them! *G* The leaves have been on the ground for several weeks. They are the first sign of impending weather changes, to me.
\nIt’s raining today. Should I count that as another sign? We haven’t had the burning drought we had last year, but I suspect we are behind in precipitation. EVERYTHING says “AAAAhhhhhhhh” when we get the least bit of rain.
\nI’m ready for cooler weather, but I can’t help wondering where the entire year has gone. Elegante Mother is correct when she says that the older you get, the faster the time flies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I think it’s safe to say that Fall is upon us. We haven’t had the scent of burning leaves, or the crispness of an early morning yet, but you can see the changes just starting in the plants. Our road … Continue reading