Happy First Day of Fall!
This morning as the sun was coming up along the building, it revealed the fall colors at the tips of some of the trees. It won’t be long before they will be in full color and deep reds, oranges and yellows will surround the building and the rest of the region. Keep an eye on the fall foliage reports to see the most spectacular colors throughout New York State and get outside this fall!
Read MoreWhy Do Leaves Change Color?
Have you ever wondered why the lush green summer colors of the local trees and shrubs change as autumn approaches? Well, as the length of daylight shortens and the intensity of sunlight lessens, chlorophyll production slows down and eventually stops within the leaves. As the chlorophyll gets broken down and disappears, the carotenoids and anthocyanins (other chemicals that exists in the leaves) become unmasked as the green color fades, revealing brilliant shades of oranges, reds and yellows. While this process is occurring, another is at work. The veins that carry fluids and nutrients in and...
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