We are at the end of what was a glorious summer,having happily avoided drought and fires. Because we had no extended dry-spell the deciduous trees - Beech, Birch, Maple and Oak - kept all their leaves (they will usually shed some when stressed by drought) which signifies the likelihood of a beautiful, full-spectrum Fall ahead for us. One caveat here - unfortunately, again this year many Maples seem to have Maple Wilt (caused by the Verticillium fungus that lives in the soil)