Sure, the fall landscape can be IS a real show stopper.
Once those leaves drop, however, the garden may not be as vibrant or seem as interesting as it once was. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying it, though. In many ways, the late fall garden is even more interesting. You can really see the structure of those trees we all love so much. We still have leaves on our trees, but they are dwindling by the day. This black walnut, to the right in this photo, is among the first to drop its leaves. I love getting to see the strong trunk and branch structure.
It is kinda cool to see the “bones” of the trees. Sometimes things show up that we couldn’t see when all the foliage was there. Things such as birds nests. This photo looks like full on winter has arrived, but it was taken the same day as the above photos. There are a few nests up there that really stand out when the leaves drop off.
And don’t forget about all the evergreens. Evergreen shrubs and trees help keep things looking alive and colorful not only in the fall, but throughout the winter. Not to mention colorful berries. While maybe not the preferred food source, juniper berries do provide food to the birds during the long, cold period when other sources are scarce.
What is your favorite thing about fall gardens? I will completely understand if you say “putting it all away and being done for a few months,” haha!
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Considering the fact that unless I am working on a nice pot of soup or chilli I would much rather be in the garden doing most anything I might be the wrong person to ask. I/we still have a bit of garden clean up to do. And if things are not too muddy I might even move some more plants. Lets just say I am confident there will be several on the spring move list no matter how many more I manage to move this fall. However fall will give me a chance to go through the digital photo albums and make sense of this past summer and it will give me time to sort seeds for next spring’s planting. And if I cannot be in the garden a walk in the woods will do just as well !
I love to spend time sorting seeds and planning for next year! It is one of my favorite things to do. My husband thinks I am nuts, but I don’t care. I am in love with my garden. I am with you on a walk in the woods. I am vowing to get out there more this year, even if it means bundling up and braving the cold.
Wishing you fair weather this month for your plant moves.