Yesterday was one of those perfect autumn days and we took a drive up above Rye. The aspen trees in the national forest are clinging to some golden leaves, and the Gambel oaks are turning red! These first two pictures were taken near Lake Isabel.
The next set of pictures were taken here at the nursery. The best red foliage in this area comes from our native currant and from Virginia creeper. Despite the name, Virginia creeper is native, too. Deer don't bother either of them.
There are some flowers still blooming, too. Russian sage has been blooming for months. Helenium autumnale started blooming in late summer, and, living up to its name, it's still blooming in autumn.
Hope you get a chance to check out the colors of the season, it's beautiful out there.
