Sweet Jesus, Kris! @ksteem That is so lovely! I have no color change yet, so the transitional beauty being shared is appreciated. The colors really pop, especially with the darker green surrounding it. I didn't realize your forest had an empty floor. Of course, that is my favorite, not having to fight the brambles.
Sounds like you are ready for the winter to visit.
I look forward to more of these colorful moments. Life is so beautiful when it is surrounded by nature.
Thanks for that. The areas of color are definitely expanding each day. I've been wanting to get the drone up for an early look but raining pretty much steady last three days.. Maybe this weekend will get up a bit.
Good eye on the forest floor, vast majority is definitely NOT that open. that's an area right next to the meadow which I think was mowed or at least brush-hogged the year before we moved in. It's definitely on the shady side of the hill, so gets a lot of ferns, but not much else. The majority of woods is very thick undergrowth, often difficult to walk through.
We are prepped for winter, but not quite "ready" lol. Definitely looking forward to the next several weeks of fall.
We cleaned out our underbrush in a summer home in Michigan. Not great for hunting but, but so much nicer to walk through. I like leaving plenty for Mother Natures' creatures but, I also like to enjoy a little bit of it. Are you going to clean some or do you prefer the thicker undergrowth?
I keep the meadow mowed pretty short, and I like to keep our trails fairly clear, but like you, prefer the rest nice and thick! Full of flowers, ferns, and fungi!