Tag Archives: Autumn

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October Sights

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There are a mix of beautiful sights right now. Some are quite summery while others are decidedly autumnal.

The ninebark and garden grasses look very fallish, even though ninebark blooms very late in the season. One of the little pink blossom clusters is still visible.

A lovely variegated dahlia – a summery sight.

Dark red chrysanthemums lend an autumnal air.

Last but not least, a summer throwback: these roses are still vibrant and determinedly blooming away along with many others in Penticton’s rose garden.

Happy Wednesday.

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Maple Glory

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The sugar maple trees are stunning right now.

Walking under them is like being enveloped in a softly glowing, gentle dream.

I took these photos during Sunday’s (October 15) evening walk when it was wind-still and fresh, and the world felt like it was taking a breath.

Standing among them and looking up into their reaches conferred a strong sense of our smallness, of the sweep of life and our little bit within it.

Happy Tuesday.

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Rose Garden Views

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The Penticton rose garden still looks lovely, despite the fact that we are now mid-way through October and much closer to Halloween than Labour Day. Below is a photo progression.

September 13
October 1
October 13

The photos show that it’s fading, but I think it’s in the gentlest, loveliest way: the beauty in ageing.

Happy Monday.

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Time to Go?

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The geese are definitely marshalling themselves and seem to be nearing their departure for warmer climes.

This group was occupying some docks at an empty marina. Quietly murmuring among themselves, they nevertheless seemed to be expectant and focussed.

How do they know when it’s the right time to wing south? My understanding is that they have an internal clock that measures daylight hours and signals to them when those hours become too short for comfort.

I hope they have a safe journey.

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Maple Leaves

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Some of our national symbol maple trees are beginning their autumn colour-change ritual.

Many of the leaves are still green but others have begun their metamorphosis.

I love how the interior veins of the leaves turn red first, followed by the rest of the leaf as it becomes engulfed in colour before losing its tenacious grip on the twig and drifting to the ground.

I found this lovely example on the ground and decided to bring it home where it posed on my kitchen counter for a close-up.

Happy Saturday. 🍁

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Rockspray Cotoneaster

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This is quite a handle for a cute little ground cover plant with flat green leaves and bright red berries!

The berries – which may last all winter – have recently changed colour and are adding another lovely colour dimension to our autumn palette.

Although they don’t look much like them, this plant is actually part of the rose family. I think those bight berries might be part of the family resemblance, however.

Happy Friday.

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Autumnal Red

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The autumn reds are beginning to come into their own. During a break between rain showers, I stopped to take a few pictures of this arresting tribute to the season’s beauty.

This “winged euonymus” or “burning bush” is turning a brilliant colour.

This particular bush was of interest to me since about four or five days ago, it hadn’t started to change at all.

It won’t be long before it is entirely afire and likely causes others to stop and admire, a good thing in our busy world.

Happy Thursday.

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Autumn Colour Delights

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We are starting to hit the heights of our autumn colours; such a beautiful time of year.

Glorious autumn chrysanthemums bring visual joy.

A honey locust tree backed by an incredibly blue sky is a beautiful sight. The pods of the honey locust are sweet and edible, but are best before they turn brown.

The red and yellow ash trees are hitting their optical stride.

Happy Tuesday.