Read Dr. Don Leopold's Guide to Fall Colors in Upstate New York with color images of dozens of trees and shrubs. Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, ...

Understanding the chemistry behind leaf color change can deepen your appreciation for this seasonal spectacle. Carotenoids are always present in the leaves, but their colors are usually hidden by ...

I had a brief conversation with a non-gardening friend last week. She asked me if all gardeners hate fall because, as she put it, “everything dies in the fall.” I looked her square in the eye ...

A kitten hangs out under the foliage of a maple tree Friday along Illinois Street in Old West Lawrence. This year’s weather conditions have set the stage for colorful fall foliage. Maple leaves ...

At the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival this year, festival committee President Ron Ebert heard the jokes — and made some himself: “Didn’t you paint the leaves?” people asked. “Ran out of ...

Hurricane Helene's recovery efforts in the North Carolina mountains continue to grow as floodwaters recede, revealing the devastating damage left behind. Severe floodwaters have left many dead ...

Every autumn we revel in the beauty of the fall colors. The mixture of red, purple, orange and yellow is the result of chemical processes that take place in the tree as the seasons change from summer ...