These are my top 20… 25 signs that fall is arriving!

Before you panic, only a few of these have happened as I write this. YET! But even as I think about going out to the beach and soaking up a little more solar radiation, I’m taking notice of the trees down my street and my eyes glance upward as I drive (talk about driving distracted).

I’m noticing the trees that have taken on a different color hue. They’re not changing yet, but it’s in the air…Also, these aren’t only my signs of fall arriving and some are from my Facebook fans (over 46,000 as of now). Please leave a comment if you have some Top 20 signs of fall that I’m missing!

These are not shown in any particular order of appearance...Some show early in one year and later in another. They are only meant to be used as a mental checklist for fun…

Bonus Signs that Fall is Arriving!

#26th way to tell, fall has arrived in New England? I switch from sandals and shorts to warm slippers, shorts, and a light fleece jacket!

#25th way to tell, fall has arrived in New England? The butter on the counter is no longer soft (from Mr.s Foliage)

#24th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? The heat and humidity have gone to vacation in Florida and the dry cool air of Autumn starts to take root in our days and even cooler nights.

#23rd way to tell fall has arrived in New England?  the Halloween store named Spirit is getting ready to open. (Most likely there is one just down the street in your town)

#22nd way to tell fall has arrived in New England? With cooler temps, farmers are rushing to harvest their crops (Linda B-W)

#21st way to tell fall has arrived in New England? when Sam Adams Oktoberfest starts showing up on tap in restaurants (from Matt D. A really good one BTW!!!)

Top 20 Signs that Fall is Arriving (the original 20)

#20th way to tell fall has arrived in New England?  Scented candles with fall scents such as caramel apple or my new fav: Autumn in the park… 🙂

#19th way to tell fall has arrived in New England?   Sunset goes from a wonderful 8:30 to 7:00 PM and I realize that in less than 60 days it will be 5:30!

#18th way to tell Fall has arrived in New England?  The staghorn sumac’s leaves start to turn red

#17th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? The early corn from local farms (not the corn from California at the supermarket) hits the farm stands.

#16th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Mums are showing up in the garden centers

#15th way to tell fall has arrived in New England?  Staples and Target start showing ads for back-to-school supplies and clothing.
Getting earlier every year!

#14th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? L.L. Bean catalog hits my mailbox with a cover shot of trees in autumn colors and the models are wearing fleece everything.

#13th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Yankee’s fall issue hits my mailbox

#12th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Halloween stuff hits the shelves at Michael’s, Target, Home Depot stores.

#11th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Pumpkins show up at the farmer’s markets

#10th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Honking from overhead leads your eyes to flying “V”s of geese heading south

#9th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Sunflowers at stands or on farms mean that fall is coming just around the corner

#8th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Dunkin’ brings back their pumpkin flavors. AND  Pumpkin flavored everything starts!

#7th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Announcements about harvest festivals (Topsfield Fair) hit your radio (except 2020) 🙁

#6th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Candy corn hits the supermarket shelves..

#5th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Early Fall color reports start coming in from my friends in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine

#4th way to tell fall has arrived in New England? They start advertising the 31 scary nights of Halloween on the family channel [Hocus Pocus!!!! Witches of Eastwick, Beatlejuice on TV, Thriller plays on the radio and so much more…]

#3rd way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Haunted New England TV ads hit the airwaves

#2nd way to tell fall has arrived in New England? Sunset goes from a wonderful 8:30 down to 7:30 and I realize that by Halloween it will be 5:30 PM!!!

The top #1 way to tell Fall has arrived in New England? The proverbial nail in the coffin is when Jeff Foliage heads North for the first check of the colors in late September (around the 19th of Sept)

Please tell me what triggers thoughts of Fall, Autumn, Fall Foliage for you? Or is it just the shorter days?

Jeff Foliage Folger

Autumn is a state of mind more than a time of year – Jeff Foliage

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