Welcome Autumn!
It’s easy to fall in love with Autumn. The blue skies seem more brilliant, the air is refreshingly crisp, and every leaf adds to a vibrant blanket of color. Let us share with you some ways to enjoy this season of abundance and gratitude by celebrating heritage trees, exploring beautiful fall foliage, creating gifts from the garden, and more.
NEWS & UPDATES
Heritage Trees: Historic preservation efforts are typically focused on architecture—but think about the stories that can be told through a century-old tree. The Bloom and Grow Garden Society in Winter Garden, Fla., is doing just that through its Winter Garden Heritage Tree Tour: Trees tell the story of “old Florida” community by Emily Freehling
Leaf Peeping: It’s not Autumn without some time spent leaf peeping. Plan a getaway or a day trip excursion with these Fall Foliage Prediction Maps from around the country
Boo-tiful Plants: Looking to add wicked fun to your garden for Halloween or maybe create a theme garden leaves a haunting impression? Try these Hauntingly Boo-tiful Plants for Halloween and Beyond.
2022 Perennial Plant of the Year: The Perennial Plant Association recently announced Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem) and cultivars as their 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year selection.
Keep Growing: Many crops perform and taste better when grown in cooler temperatures. Try these 15 AAS Winners for Fall Gardening from All-America Selections.
Garden Gifts: Get a jump start on the season of giving by harvesting some gifts from your garden.
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Fall Fun:
- More Than Spice: Celebrate National Pumpkin Day on October 26. Learn 10 fun facts about pumpkins and more by Tracy Woods Blevins.
- Turnip Trick: Return to the original lantern of Halloween and learn How to Carve a Turnip with Lovely Greens.
- Who Goes There: 15 Haunted Forests Around the World from Conde Nast Traveler.
- If You Dare: Spend the Night at These Haunted Campgrounds from Outside Online.
- Persimmon Weather Forecasting: Did you know that folklore says you can foretell the winter weather with local persimmon seed. Learn more under the notes tab found on this persimmon tree story by Tracy Woods Blevins.
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More to Explore
Eastern Redbud
by Tree Streets Arboretum
The Resilience Garden
by San Francisco General Hospital
Draves Arboretum
Darien Center, NY
Goodbye Summer Friends
- Follow the Fall Hummingbird Migration from Hummingbird Central
- Six Ways to Support Fall Monarch Migration from The National Wildlife Federation Blog
- Monarchs on the Move from Journey North
- The Monarch Conservation Webinar Series from Monarch Joint Venture
Harvest Recipes
- Sunflower DIY Ideas: From crafts to cooking to kids’ parties, try these bright ideas using sunflowers from National Garden Bureau
- Hidden Treasures: How to grow and enjoy sweet potatoes the super food from National Garden Bureau
- Healthy Pumpkin Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread | All-America Selections
Seasonal Articles
- Saving and Sharing Seeds for a Seed Swap
- Think spring! Plant an Indoor Bulb Garden
- Why It’s Great to Plant Trees in the Fall
Popular Topics
- Nurturing the magic of hydrangeas | CBS Sunday Morning
- From Shanksville’s scorched woods, two arborists emerged as unsung heroes of 9/11 | Reuters
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