UBC's Nitobe Garden in late November

The shortest day of the year will come in about three weeks, which means that the sun is fairly low on the Vancouver's horizon these days.  UBC's Nitobe Garden is open 10-2 during the winter months (free).  The moss is a luxurious green, the reds from the Japanese maples were carted off weeks ago, and the water is as calming as ever.

A Wet November Morning

Even in the drizzle, vegetation can be interesting on the west coast.

November Leaves

These leaves are from our neighbour's and our front gardens.  Fall reminds me of Vespers, the conclusion of the active day, but still filled with life and light before the coming of Compline's winter/nightfall.

Winter Berries in Vancouver in November

Even after US Thanksgiving in late November, Vancouver has lovely coloured leaves and a variety of berries.

Cotoneaster dammeri

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos)

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos)

 

 

Flowering currant

Smoke bush