I call this the last rose of summer although it really is an aster and and I took this picture in October. It is unusual because most autumn flowers tend to be purple or orange or yellow. We've had this in our front yard for several years now. It is very hardy and has green leaves all summer and these lovely red flowers in the fall. A nice splash of colour.The leaves in S. Ontario have started to change although around here only about 30 % of the leaves are turning from green on any given tree.
We are going to take a short holiday and drive to eastern Ontario for a few days. We are hoping to take some pictures of the lovely fall colours although the weather doesn't look too promising at the moment. There is a lot of rain in the forecast. Ah well . . . there are always malls to explore.
It is going to be very cool so I have decided to give in and take my winter coat although I really resent wearing it before November. Needs must, I suppose!
I have worn my warm jacket for the past 2 days. It is snowing right now.
ReplyDeleteI am envious of the lovely fall colors you will see. Most of the leaves are really starting to fall here. Walked past a tree today that was hardly bear yesterday. Today half of the leaves were on the ground. Didn't even have a chance to change colors!!
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ReplyDeleteA wonderful splash of colour indeed. I love it!
ReplyDeleteDid you go on your trip after all (since I read about your flu symptoms)? Hope it was still to come and that you will go eventually.
Sounds great with the Autumn as it is right now! Enjoy it!
For some reason these comments did not get sent to my email address. Yes, we did go on a short trip, Marcelle. We got sick when we got home! We're fine now though.
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