For a change here in KS last few years the leaves not only changed early but came off due to draught. Now since we had lots of rain the leaves are staying green. First day of fall my husband turns older.
My daughter said that the leaves have started turning in Sheboygan County, WI. Hadn’t noticed. Temperatures here have been poinging between low 40’s and 95 (last week).
We may not hit 90 today – but probably we will. I remember Fall last year, I think it was on a Wednesday mid-November. Then we returned to Indian Summer until Winter, which was, oddly enuff, also on a Wednesday in mid-February.
Different types of chlorophyll die off at different temperatures: Chlorophyll A is dark green, Chlorophyll B is light green, Xanthophyll is Yellow and Carotene is Reddish Orange. Thus the fall colors. Leaf shape and flavonoids vary the response to specific temperatures and can shift color to purples & blues. Sugar acts as antifreeze in evergreens.
SCOTTtheBADGER over 10 years ago
Here in Wisconsin, we use a device called a "rake ", a specialist leaf dealing with tool. Think of it as a tined broom.
Dani Rice over 10 years ago
It’s not the leaves; it’s the blasted husks from the Beechnut trees.
kab2rb over 10 years ago
For a change here in KS last few years the leaves not only changed early but came off due to draught. Now since we had lots of rain the leaves are staying green. First day of fall my husband turns older.
sbchamp over 10 years ago
Kid’s been downgradedLearns about business
gmforde over 10 years ago
I’m waiting to see what happens when leaf duty is over. Does he then get to shovel the snow?
360guy Premium Member over 10 years ago
Social comment, that.
Elizabeth Wieland Premium Member over 10 years ago
Here in Kentucky we have leaves all over our yard already although most of the trees haven’t started turning. Maybe we’ve imported them from Canada.
krys723 over 10 years ago
Its almost time for leaves falling here in VA
Gokie5 over 10 years ago
My daughter said that the leaves have started turning in Sheboygan County, WI. Hadn’t noticed.
Gokie5 over 10 years ago
My daughter said that the leaves have started turning in Sheboygan County, WI. Hadn’t noticed. Temperatures here have been poinging between low 40’s and 95 (last week).
Comic Minister Premium Member over 10 years ago
Nice hug Marci!
ChazNCenTex over 10 years ago
We may not hit 90 today – but probably we will. I remember Fall last year, I think it was on a Wednesday mid-November. Then we returned to Indian Summer until Winter, which was, oddly enuff, also on a Wednesday in mid-February.
Lamberger over 10 years ago
Different types of chlorophyll die off at different temperatures: Chlorophyll A is dark green, Chlorophyll B is light green, Xanthophyll is Yellow and Carotene is Reddish Orange. Thus the fall colors. Leaf shape and flavonoids vary the response to specific temperatures and can shift color to purples & blues. Sugar acts as antifreeze in evergreens.
Manga Enthusiast over 10 years ago
Did anyone notice JoJo put on a torn T-shirt and smudged some dirt on his cheeks to get some sympathy? No wonder his parents are not looking at him.
Hunter7 over 10 years ago
Anything for a buck. JoJo must really need the money. Guess he’s sweet on someone and wants to do something for that sweetie.
hcr1985 over 10 years ago
Here in Cleveland Ohio, a few leaves have fallen, but not many. Afew more weeks, though, and there will be plenty of leaves.