Europeans coming to America are surprised by the
brilliancy of our autumnal foliage. There is no account of such a
phenomenon in English poetry, because the trees acquire but few bright
colors there.
redbud leaves losing chorophyll
I’ve heard that some folks don’t think California has seasons. That we don’t have the fall colors. We do. Fall anthocyanins and carotenoids are just more of a treasure hunt. Fall here is not in your face as it is in New England or like this.
My name is Norm Benson and I'm currently researching and writing a biography of Walter C. Lowdermilk.
In addition to being a writer, I'm an avid homebrewer.
I'm also a registered professional forester in California with thirty-five years of experience. My background includes forest management, fire fighting, law enforcement, teaching, and public information.
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Nullius in Verba 