The colors of autumn have very much faded in the last couple of days. Yesterday we had a big wind storm that blew most of the leaves off of the trees. But a couple of days ago my fruit garden was beautiful.
My dogwood, which I've raved about for other reasons was afire. The bright red fruit have long since been eaten by my squirrels. Now its show is all about the leaves. It might not rival a swamp maple for color, but still it has a lot of beauty.
The brightest of all in my fruit garden are my blueberries. I planted six of them along the driveway in the spring. They haven't grown to their full size yet, but they are certainly putting on a beautiful show with their bright reds. They are as showy as any ornamental. I can't wait to taste them next year.
What a bonus to get that great fall color along with edible fruits.
ReplyDeleteThat dogwood has a great shape and color to it.
ReplyDeleteThe blueberries are lovely Daphne.
ReplyDeleteIt will be amazing when you get to eat the blueberries next year.
K.
Oo I love the blueberries. it's such a beautiful and perfect autumn color
ReplyDeleteFunny how the blueberries get so red - it's kind of like they got caught up in all the recent political punditry! :)
ReplyDeleteThat red really shows off in your yard. I like how much land you have around your house. Looks like you got a pretty porch too.
ReplyDeleteI did not know that blueberries turned red in the fall! A vibrant red at that. It is quite beautiful- now I want to plant blueberries next year. :)
ReplyDeleteMy Japanese maple was gorgeous about a week ago and then we had a big wind storm and now it is bare. I didn't even get one decent pic of it either. :(
Oh.. blueberries a favorite among the power fruits. I haven't any in the garden however I pick mines in the wood. Beautiful colours Daphne.
ReplyDelete