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Leaf Colors

On October 30, 2014October 28, 2014 By durhammastergardenersIn Gardening information

The days are getting shorter and leaves are turning from green to yellow, orange and red. If you’ve ever wondered why, the graphic below and this previously posted article by Michelle Wallace explain. Happy fall!10671225_551826571615044_6504252717440294725_n

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