Saturday, October 4, 2008

Round Robin Challenge: The End of Summer

Thicket Creeper September 2008


This End of Summer Challenge is a suggestion from Janet at Fond of Snape. You may also like to check out the Round Robin Challenge.

Here in Minnesota, we consider the end of summer Labor Day. All the kids start school the day after Labor Day. For me the end of summer is signaled by the brush starting to turn color in the woods. Some of the invaders that are present all summer take on new look in the fall. The Poison Ivy turns a yellow color and then brilliant red. The Virginia Creeper and Thicket Creeper take on the most wonderful red hues. Virginia Creeper or Parthenocissus quinquefolia has small disk shaped holdfasts. Thicket Creeper or Parthenocissus inserta (Often called P. vitacea) has twining tendrils to make its way up a tree. Both of these Creepers are native to Minnesota. Having lived in Minnesota most of my life..even if I didn't have a calendar..I would be able to tell that summer was coming to an end by watching the Creepers change color:)
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12 comments:

  1. CarlyOctober 4, 2008 at 1:28 PM

    Hi Connie :)

    Very pretty. Nicely done. :)

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  2. SandraOctober 4, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I can't wait til the leaves change here...

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  3. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    I love the red hues on this plant. I enjoyed reading a little bit about your area too. have a great weekend.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 4, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    Connie, some beautiful color! Happy Round Robin Photo Challenge!

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  5. Far Side of FiftyOctober 4, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    Thanks for the comments Round Robins!:)

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  6. Karen Funk BlocherOctober 5, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    Very pretty! And I love that you can identify all these different vines, and can tell the passing of the seasons by them.

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  7. Vodka MomOctober 5, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    I love spending time "around the country". Thank you so much! The pic. is fabulous.

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  8. alphawomanOctober 5, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    Pretty!

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  9. JanetOctober 5, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    oh I love this shot, so full of autumn! Well done!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 5, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    We have poison ivy here also that turns brilliant red in the fall. Our leaves still haven't turned much, yet.
    Plus it is still hot and dry here. 87 degrees yesterday.
    When I was in school(a long time ago) we started school after labor day. Now all the schools here start the first week of August.
    I love your photo.
    Have a good day.
    Pam

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  11. KivaOctober 6, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    It must be wonderful to experience the end of summer out in the woods. The photo is great and I love your description. Learn something every day. Thanks.

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  12. ChrisseasCornerOctober 7, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    Luckily I don't catch poison ivy, but my daughter got itchy just seeing it! :-)
    Very nice photo! Happy Robin Hoppin!

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