I didn't realize that "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" would come to life in our woodland garden when our well house caught on fire!  Two of our wonderful neighbors called us when they saw the fire as we are unable to see the well from our home.  The well companies are slammed right now as they have many customers with no water.  Thankfully was don't have that issue, so we can certainly wait our turn which they tell us will probably be a month.  Happy to report that MapleWalk and all the animals are safe and sound.  

With temperatures in the mid teens over the past week, we brought the outdoor bunnies inside for several days. 

Butter and Peppercorn are true snuggle bunnies!

This Acer palmatum 'Oregon Sunset' is a small tree and a good choice  for limited space.  The fall color is a vivid sunset-red color.  Wow!

Acer palmatum 'Oregon Sunset'

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I find the fall color of Acer palmatum 'Kagiri nishiki' a favorite.  The basic leaf color is a deep green with a bluish cast with cream margins.  Blended with, or suffused over, are markings of pink or rose colors.  In spring, these rose markings are quite distinct.  The rose and cream areas change into a vivid rose-crimson.  Stunning!

Acer palmatum 'Kagiri nishiki'