It seems like only a few days ago that these leaves in our yard were beautifully colored. Today most of them are brown and on the ground.

We know by the calendar that winter will be here before long. I just heard on the news that snow is coming to some of the higher places in the northeast tonight.

The falling leaves now blanket many parts of our yard.

It is difficult to find color among our bushes and trees. The Bugleweed will soon drop the last of its flowers.

The Woodland Sage is also quickly into its last blooms.

Also, Woodland Sage

Our Showy Stonecrop will soon be at the end of its season, and we will trim it to the ground where its roots will rest through the winter.

Our Burning Bushes will probably stay red for a bit longer because there are still some green leaves.

There are still a few bright purple Pokeweed Berries.

The Canada Goldenrod is fuzzy with its end of the season blooms.

Maybe the prettiest flower in the yard is our maroon Mum – which is meant to be blooming this time of year.

The few leaves that remain on our patio Dogwood tree remind us that fall is still clinging on for a few more weeks.