A multitude of events has conspired to prevent me from writing about the Natural Wonders question I had planned, so I’ll save that one for next time and instead share one from the archives — lots of folks have subscribed since this issue originally went out over two years ago. I hope you enjoy it!
The real reason is described in a German fairy about a farmer who makes an advantageous deal with the devil, and in return agrees that "when the oaks are leafless" the devil could have his soul in return. The foolish devil, not being much of a naturalist, agrees, only to discover that oaks are never leafless because they drop their old leaves only while leafing out in the spring. Now you know....
Marcescence -new word (that I will probably forget!) I love driving 76 E from Clayton to SV and noticing all the beech trees in the winter with their leaves on. Good to know how they reproduce because I was wondering why they were clustered together.
The real reason is described in a German fairy about a farmer who makes an advantageous deal with the devil, and in return agrees that "when the oaks are leafless" the devil could have his soul in return. The foolish devil, not being much of a naturalist, agrees, only to discover that oaks are never leafless because they drop their old leaves only while leafing out in the spring. Now you know....
Marcescence -new word (that I will probably forget!) I love driving 76 E from Clayton to SV and noticing all the beech trees in the winter with their leaves on. Good to know how they reproduce because I was wondering why they were clustered together.
See you at book club one of these days!!! Laura