The ground below is looking very parched, and I think the leaves are just on the edge of turning to their autumn colours.
We were very conscious as we drove up and over the Pennines last Monday that there were clear signs of autumn the further north we went - and when we came back on Friday, this was even more apparent.
The fig tree crop is over, the children are back at school, and next Sunday will be Harvest Festival at chapel...
I am glad for our climate here in the UK, each season has its own special beauty. [but for me, Spring is my favourite, with new birth, fresh starts, Easter...]
What is your favourite season? Why?
I think I welcome the beginning of each season, as a change from the previous season. Winter has become dreary, hello crocuses! Spring can take forever to become truly delightful. Just as Summer is coming to a faded end, crisp Autumn sunshine, and as Autumn is threatening more dreariness, the sparkle of Christmas preparations arrives. We're very fortunate in this country.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a beautiful description of the pattern of the seasons.
DeleteAutumn for new beginnings; school term programmed into my DNA! Spring for the hope of a fresh start. Jill x
ReplyDeleteThat's 2 opportunities for a fresh start!
DeleteSpring is a joy because the Winter is always so long and gloomy that it's like a new miracle every time Spring returns to us, all is anew and there is still the hope of Summer to come. I do love Summer though also as I associate it with freedom!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is looking bonny!
It IS a bonny tree, I agree
DeleteI love Autumn for the sense of slowing down and cosyness it promises. We are further up North than Manchester and our trees are already jettisonning their leaves. Each twice weekly trip to Cheshire to visit Mum, all along the motorway is a wonderful indicator of the changing seasons. 🍂🍁
ReplyDeleteI do like the word "jettisoning" their leaves. Maybe I should try jettisoning unnecessary possessions instead of decluttering them
DeleteSpring for me too. I do love Autumn but it has a melancholy feeling lurking. I love seeing the Spring bulbs emerging, hearing birds start to sing, trees starting to leaf up and the thought of longer days, more light and warmer weather. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteSpring seems to be winning in this little poll!
DeleteReally love the summer months when the teacher folk in the family can have their well earned R&R. I love the energizing light and long days and being able to leave the house doors open without having to endure the howling drafts that blow through it in the winter months!Not so keen on Xmas stuff appearing in the shops!!Talk about bringing the seasons on.
ReplyDeleteI can't stand Hallloween on October 31, but when they start displaying stuff in August...
DeleteMay and June are my favourite months so I'm in spring and summer with my choice I think?
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
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DeleteI live in the US in a region with clearly delineated seasons, which I like. Spring is best for me, exciting new growth, looking forward and waking up.
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DeleteOur garden id full of leaves from the trees at the school-lovely autumn colours but drives the Shedman mad. I’m starting to set out the programme for our group’s Christmas crafting-2 half hour train journeys gave me thinking time. Catriona
ReplyDeletePlanning crafting projects can be as much fun as doing them
DeleteI love Spring, all those new shoots and leaves unfurling, but I also like Autumn, as I can put the lawnmower and garden tools away. I love walking through piles of crisp leaves and smelling the change in the air. Xx
ReplyDeleteAs Catriona points out, some of us live the heaps of autumn leaves, 🍁🍂🍁but others really don't!! I know that in Autumnal Vermont, they are besieged by tourists whom they call "leaf peepers"
ReplyDeleteAngela, Just seen on Angie's blog that she sent you stamps. Do you collect used ones? I haven't found anywhere in Belper to donate mine. If so, will send on to you. Xx
ReplyDeleteHi Gill. No I don't collect used stamps. [These were some Angie sent me to cover the cost of postage for something else] RNIB and Dog's Trust are 2 charities that collect used ones. I get very little post with "real" stamps these days.
DeleteAutumn, or fall as we call it, is delightful because of the variety of colours. It is not just about red maple leaves in Canada, there are wonderful colours on other plants, from roadside weeds to other deciduous trees. Even the maples vary in colour. Some have lovely orange leaves. We have the equivalent of Michaelmas Daisies growing wild. Some have tiny flowers, some regular size, colours vary, I've even seen white ones in our yard. Ferns turn a lovely copper colour, sumacs blaze scarlet leaves. If we are lucky, we get mild sunny days, but a grey day often accentuates the colours!
ReplyDeleteWhat glorious colours!
DeleteMy favourite season is Fall/Autumn. The days are still nice, not as hot and generally no humid. Nights are drawing in and are cool to sleep. Love all the changing trees and all the Fall colours.
ReplyDeleteAnother fan of Autumn 🍂
DeleteSummer for me, please. Yes, it gets a bit too hot at times, but, for the most part, I like the warmth of summer.
ReplyDelete😎 I'm ok with warm, but not too hot
DeleteSpring is my favourite season. I love to see the start of new growth in the garden. My birthday and wedding anniversary are also in the Spring.
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is in April
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