A tree's age can be easily determined by counting its growth rings, as any Boy or Girl Scout knows. Annually, the tree adds new layers of wood which thicken during the growing season and thin during the winter. These annual growth rings are easily discernible (and countable) in cross-sections of the tree's trunk. In good growing years, when sunlight and rainfall are plentiful, the growth rings ...
In interior Alaska and some parts of Canada, witches' broom (an abnormal outgrowth of branches of the tree resembling the sweeping end of a broom), is commonly seen on black and white spruce trees. From late fall through the winter, the brooms are dark brown or "dead"looking and are often mistaken for birds' and squirrels' nests.
A very noticeable fall equinox feature in these parts is when deciduous tree leaves turn from green to yellow or orange or sometimes red, then fade and waft to the ground. Middle Alaska doesn’t have many species of deciduous trees: paper birch, aspen, willows and balsam poplar are all part of the dominant boreal forest here.
Yahoo: 12 Dollar Tree Fall Decorating Ideas That Make Us SO Excited for September
12 Dollar Tree Fall Decorating Ideas That Make Us SO Excited for September
Whether you’re focusing on saving money or have a little extra budget wiggle room, Dollar Tree has all the decor you need to outfit your home for the fall season without overspending. DIY a rustic ...
Decking the halls for fall? You might be tempted to scoop up some low-priced items from Dollar Tree, but some will end up costing you more than you’d bargained for. You can’t ring in autumn without a ...