http://wrvo.org en http://wrvo.org/post/novembers-open-book <p>Weeks talks about the creative genius involved in autumn leaves falling, only to bloom again in the spring. He also suggests that the late fall environment, especially the month of November, is an open book full of choice reading. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000 John Weeks 27071 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/why-do-flowers-bloom-when-they-do <p>Weeks remembers his first encounter with the fall crocus. He talks about how light wavelength effects plant growth and touches on photoperiodism as it relates to the blooming of various plants. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000 John Weeks 26319 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/fall-colors-emotions <p>John Weeks discusses the phenomenon of early autumnal coloration and the importance of color when it comes to communicating about nature. He also talks about the emotions that certain colors evoke, specifically the colors of fall. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000 John Weeks 25951 at http://wrvo.org http://wrvo.org/post/what-autumn-contributes-my-enjoyment-winter <p>As the equinox approaches, Weeks explains the rules of winter ecology and the basic rules of supply and demand as they apply to the critters gathering food in preparation for the winter months. He also describes how, for him, enjoyment of winter depends upon bounty of the growing season which proceeded it.</p><p> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:19:44 +0000 John Weeks 25869 at http://wrvo.org