The best part of autumn is the colors of the trees; the vibrant yellows, oranges and reds with the dark, majestic background of evergreen trees and the brilliant blue sky are spectacular in this part of the world:
I snapped these beautiful pictures as we travelled to and from our cottage to tend to the necessary end of season chores. Â The docks are out, the water is turned off, the pipes are drained of water and refilled with anti-freeze, boats are stored etc. Â These activities are part of the reason I dislike autumn; they signify the end of summer.
Travel with me and enjoy the scenery on the long and winding road through rural Ontario:
In my gardens and those I tend to, autumn brings a not so colorful change to the plants. Â Annuals wither and die as soon as we get an overnight frost, and perennials put all their energy into hibernating for the winter. Â Some perennials die right back to the ground, others get brown, crispy and wispy, blowing in the wind; waiting for Mother Nature to rejuvenate them in the spring. Â Some perennials thrive in this cooler weather however, holding off their bloom time until autumn when most other plants in the landscape are dull and dreary:
No matter how vibrant and picturesque the autumn colors are, I always look forward to spring!
You sound like me, I can’t bear winter! However Ontario looks lovely through your lens!