This time of the year the Ozarks are full of trees changing color and those cool nights. For many years I thought the intense color of the leaves had to do with just the sap moving down in the trees but, really it has a lot to do with the temperatures.
I am currently attending Master Gardener classes in Baxter County. For any of you who have thought you might be interested in this sort of thing and just haven't made the step to apply and attend the classes, you're missing out. I have been going for two weeks now and I have learned more than I ever imagined. We only have a couple more day long classes but I really doubt that the learning will stop there.
Now, back to the trees; What causes the fall colors to intensify? Well, one of the biggest factors is the temperature, warm days with real cool nights will cause more intensity. We are well into the fall and the conditions are great for a spectacular fall. The current speculation is that the fall colors in the Ozarks will not reach there height in colors till late this month so, keep a camera close and let me know what you see.
bye for now
-Ed
I am currently attending Master Gardener classes in Baxter County. For any of you who have thought you might be interested in this sort of thing and just haven't made the step to apply and attend the classes, you're missing out. I have been going for two weeks now and I have learned more than I ever imagined. We only have a couple more day long classes but I really doubt that the learning will stop there.
Now, back to the trees; What causes the fall colors to intensify? Well, one of the biggest factors is the temperature, warm days with real cool nights will cause more intensity. We are well into the fall and the conditions are great for a spectacular fall. The current speculation is that the fall colors in the Ozarks will not reach there height in colors till late this month so, keep a camera close and let me know what you see.
bye for now
-Ed
