Flowers in the Autumn

Although, the calendar notes it is indeed autumn, we are still being treated to some days in the 80s. I love the colors of this season but usually focus on the colors of the leaves.

Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple

I always forget that flowers are still blooming this time of year.

Sunchoke

Sunchoke

The other day I took the opportunity to stroll our property barefooted as I love feeling of the earth beneath my feet and I may not get the opportunity again this year.barefoot

Although, leaves have already fallen, the land was bustling with activity and I was delighted by what I found. The pollinators were quite busy and at some moments their hums were incredibly loud, almost meditative.

Goldenrod and a happy bee

Goldenrod and a happy bee

I went over to our old Pitch Pine where we have a robust hive and most of the bees were not home. Not surprising ~ it was a beautiful day in the 80s. I was out too.

Almost everyone is gone

Almost everyone is gone

New England Aster

New England Aster

Smartweed

Smartweed

Motherwort

Motherwort

Hydrangea

Hydrangea

Jewelweed

Jewelweed

Calendula

Calendula

Aster

Aster

Napweed

Napweed