As summer draws to a close and the spectacular blooms and colors of the vernal garden begin to fade, there are still plenty of opportunities to capture the unique beauty of the changing of the seasons.
In spring and summer, deciduous plants are rife with chlorophyll, which gives foliage its green color. As days grow shorter, less chlorophyll is produced to expose hidden hues that were present all the while, we just couldn’t see them.
These pigments include carotenoids (yellows and oranges) and anthocyanins (reds, blues, and purples) that reveal themselves when given less light and cooler temperatures.
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Source: Natural Living Ideas
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