Deep Red Maple

Saw a sheaf, a low sword offered to the morning sun on the morning commute. Beautiful. Last Saturday visited Plot #1. Night meetings prevented any visits during the week. Brown crinkly leaves to trim and trash. Harvested 6 cayenne peppers and several small tomatoes.

First Sourwood Orange Leaf

Yesterday rain stopped me from walking. Last year, the tops of the sourwoods along the path glowed an orange welcome to the autumn sunrise. Today I found the first orange sourwood leaves at the top, only a half dozen or so, and a few on the ground. Brought in a tiny oval and pinned it to welcome the changing season.