Beginning Sunapee but the tree continues

but the tree continues

We had to cross the Virgin River to get there

They lean toward the open light

Original Art: 10x10" mixed media on board

This oak graces a portion of my property

Beginning Sunapee but the tree continuesRed oak acorns overwinter on the forest floor before germinating in spring while white oak acorns germinate in the fall season that they drop. Acorns are a critical mast crop for squirrels, turkeys, and deer and those white oak acorns are lower in tannins and eaten immediately. Red oak acorns are bitter due to their high tannins that dissipate over time, therefore, squirrels cache them for later. The ones that survive the winter crack open in spring,