Foliage

The disyllabic pronunciation \ËˆfÅ-lij\ is very common. Some commentators insist that foliage requires a trisyllabic pronunciation because of its spelling, but words of a similar pattern such as carriage and marriage do not fall under their prescription. The pronunciation \ËˆfÈi-lij\ is disapproved because it suggests the transposition of the l and i in the spelling. It is not as common as \ËˆfÅ-lij\ and may be associated with the nonstandard spelling foilage.

The English language has its share of common but disputed usages. One such example is the pronunciation of foliage as FOH-lij or, even more irksome to some, FOY-lij. The first of these two pronunciations, though frequently disparaged, is consistent with the pronunciation of the -iage ending in marriage and carriage, as well the less common but widely accepted pronunciation of verbiage as VER-bij. The second of these is often more fiercely denounced, in part because of its association with the nonstandard spelling foilage. Oddly enough, foliage traces back to Middle French foille ("leaf"), which is also the source of the English word foil (as in "aluminum foil"). When adopted by Middle English speakers, foil originally meant "leaf."

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Figuring out the perfect time to catch peak foliage in New Hampshire can be a bit of a leap of faith, but our foliage tracker below will help you select the perfect time to see nature's fireworks. Use the sliding bar to view approximate color change weekly throughout the fall season or click directly on a region to see the most current foliage report.

Click here to view a text only version of the most updated foliage reports. You can also view a mobile friendly graphic of our peak foliage map online here.

Located at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee, these colorful houses sit on a small inlet of Alton Bay where Route 11 crosses the water. The combination of vibrant fall foliage and the colors of the homes reflecting in the water makes for a perfect fall photo. Continuing to head west on Route 11 allows for sweeping vistas of the lake and mountain ranges beyond.

The foliage season is just starting to get underway in the Great North Woods region. Here and there you'll spot a random tree fully decked out in red and yellow, but for the most part the colors are just now beginning to develop. Based on our leaf peeper's reports, your best bet for a fall drive right now is heading north from Berlin up through Milan towards Errol on Route 16, where color change is at about 30-40%. Color has also started to shift along route 2 between Gorham and Jefferson, as well as on Route 3 heading north from Lancaster. The colors aren't super vibrant yet, but with chilly temperatures forecasted for nights this week, things should start to develop rapidly in this region.

The trees are beginning to show signs of change in the White Mountains, but the true foliage season is still to come. The majority of color is mostly green at this point, with touches of reds and yellows beginning to join the mix. Along Route 302 between Twin Mountain and Crawford Notch early color is starting to develop and there are bursts of nice color along Route 18 between Franconia Notch and Bethlehem as well. Higher elevations are where you'll spot the most color at this point, but there is enough out there to let us know fall is on the way! It should be another couple weeks before peak color arrives.

There's not a lot of real change yet in this Dartmouth Lake Sunapee region. Views from the top of Mount Sunapee are still showing a sea of green around the region below. You'll find a few early changing trees decorated with some yellow or red as you traverse the backroads and swampy areas of the region, but you'll definitely want to wait another couple of weeks for the real foliage show to begin.

The Monadnock region is still mostly green- it will probably be another couple of weeks before the foliage season really gets underway. However, there are several spots where you'll find beautiful pockets of color in the swampy and marshy areas. One of our leaf peepers spotted such a spot on Route 119 just past the Fitzwilliam town common. Many trees around Troy, Swanzey, Keene and Richmond are also showing tiny bits of red, yellow and orange as well, but it's quite spotty.

"For those of you who are adventurous and still want to catch a glimpse of the fall colors, a hike in and around the blueberry barrens in DownEast Maine is a must-see! If you have never seen the blueberry barrens ablaze with the fall colors, you will not be disappointed. For those of you who plan to visit Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, you will be required to wear a mask in indoor spaces, due to an uptick in COVID-19 transmission levels," said Gale Ross, fall foliage spokesperson.

As we close the books on this spectacular fall foliage season, we'd like to give a shout-out and a huge thank you to all our leaf lovers and to everyone that shared their memorable fall foliage photos with us, added Ross.

Autumn enthusiasts can sign up to receive weekly reports by email, and can share their photos from throughout the state as the progression of color begins. Our Facebook page will include statewide events taking place throughout the foliage season, and our Instagram account (@mainefoliage) will also feature colorful fall shots. For more information about fall activities and events in Maine, go to www.visitmaine.com.

In 1926 the German art historian Max Jakob FriedlÃnder attributed a group of paintings of the Virgin and Child in a landscape, in identical poses to the "Master of the Embroidered Foliage". The foliage painted in these works was likened by FriedlÃnder to the repeated pattern of stitches in embroidery, thus the unusual name for the artist. The paintings show elements of previous works by Rogier van der Weyden and Hans Memling. Of the five paintings considered by FriedlÃnder, three are in the United States, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and Clark Art Institute, and the other two in Europe, at the Groeningemuseum, Bruges, and the MusÃe des Beaux-Arts, Lille. Other paintings attributed to this group of artists are in the Louvre in Paris, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and in the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh; these also show a very similar Virgin and Child, but against somewhat different backgrounds.

Look for foliage attributes such as color, variegated patterns, leaf shape and texture. Some varieties change hues throughout the year, while others exhibit spectacular fall color. Think about how different plants will look together and how foliage complements other features such as flowers, berries, fruit, and bark.

Also known as wormwood or mugwort, Artemisia is grown for the silver, white, or gray foliage. The pungent aromatic leaves are deeply lobed or finely dissected, adding soft texture to the landscape. Use as a background plant in a mixed border, as an accent in a rock garden or herb garden, or in containers in combination with other plants.

Coleus is a popular Victorian bedding plant grown for the foliage, which comes in an endless array of shapes and patterns, in hues from bright yellow to almost black. Grow this versatile tropical annual in beds or borders, containers, window boxes or hanging baskets. Combine with other plants such as fuchsias, begonias, or elephant ears for a dazzling summertime display.

Named for the nodding bell-shaped flowers, coral bells are primarily grown for the evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage, which comes in a range of colors and shapes. This versatile perennial is tolerant of different light and soil conditions and needs little maintenance, making it virtually foolproof even for beginning gardeners. Use in a woodland border, as a ground cover, pathway edging, or in containers in combination with other plants.

Grown for the velvety silver foliage and delicate lacy texture, dusty miller goes with a wide range of color palettes, from soft pastel hues to bold tropical colors. It is most often grown as an annual and performs best in full sun. Use as a background plant in a mixed border, mass as a bedding plant, or place in containers in combination with flowering annuals.

The thick sword-like foliage of New Zealand flax lends bold structure and texture to the landscape. Leaves come in shades of green, burgundy, orange, red, pink, and gold, some with bicolor or pinstripe patterns. Use as a focal point in a container or the landscape. Potted specimens can be overwintered indoors in colder regions.

Ninebark has multi-seasonal appeal. The lobed round or oval foliage comes in shades of green, purple, burgundy, gold, orange, or multi-hues. Some varieties have new foliage growth that changes color as the season progresses. This carefree shrub can be planted in mixed borders, as hedging or screening, or used as a focal point in the landscape.

The Wild Interiors\u2122 brand is all about bringing the outdoors in and transforming the home into a lush natural haven with foliage and succulents featured as the trendy home d\u00E9cor items \u2013 all Designed by Nature\u2122.

Join us for the inaugural Fall Foliage Family 1-Mile Run/Walk at Tinker Nature Park! Participants can choose a 9:00am or 11:00am start time and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage of Tinker Nature Park. Both are the same price to participate. Snacks and breakfast items will be available at the conclusion of both start times. Live Music will also be provided.

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