There is something truly enchanting about living in a world that is chuck full of magic. It is a world where anything is possible, where dreams can come true, and where the ordinary can be transformed into the extraordinary. It is a world where the limits of imagination are stretched and reality is wondrously blurred. In a world of magic, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Mundane objects like wands, potions, and spell books hold the power to change lives and shape destinies. Ordinary people become extraordinary beings with the ability to fly, shape-shift, and create incredible things.
The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova
Andrew Hughes is a certified arborist, member of the International Society of Arborists specializing in tree heal care, and reviews tree content on The Spruce s Gardening Review Board. With these aesthetic qualities, its adaptability, and a slow growth rate, the coral bark maple is perfect for adding visual interest to a landscape that needs a specimen to draw the eye.
Ordinary people become extraordinary beings with the ability to fly, shape-shift, and create incredible things. The laws of nature are disregarded and replaced by a new set of rules where the impossible becomes possible. Magic also brings with it a sense of wonder and awe.
CAROLYN'S SHADE GARDENS
Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is a retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA, specializing in showy, colorful, and unusual plants for shade. The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. For catalogues and announcements of events, please send your full name, location, and phone number (for back up use only) to [email protected]. Click here to get to the home page of our website for catalogues and information about our nursery and to subscribe to our blog.
I have a love/ hate relationship with fall. I try to take joy in the fall colors and the plants that come into their own in fall. But I can’t quite ignore the feeling, even though it’s wrong, that the garden is dying. And, I have to admit that, although I like snow, I don’t like cold and that’s what fall is heading towards.
I think that is why plants that turn beautiful fall colors like the sugar maple pictured above and those that bloom in winter have always been a priority for me. The riot of color distracts me. I can rearrange my mental state by viewing winter blooms as the start of spring (more about that in a later post). So, to improve my mental state right now, I want to mention a shade tree that has outstanding fall color as well as year round interest.
The four photographs above are of coral bark Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’). Once you have your splashy sugar maple, you should make room for this elegant tree. Although rightfully famous for its dazzling coral-red bark in late winter and spring, I think it should be equally prized for its long-lasting apricot-gold fall color. I can’t take my eyes off it this time of year especially when the sun shines through it—it’s magical!
Culturally it is a 20-25′ understory tree with an elegant, spreading vase shaped habit. Easy to grow in part to more shade. It is also readily available in nurseries around the mid-Atlantic area.
Some other trees at Carolyn’s Shade Gardens with amazing fall color: flowering dogwood (native), kousa dogwood, Rutger’s hybrid dogwoods (native hybrid), pagoda dogwood (native), other Japanese maple species and cultivars, American hornbeam (native), red maple (native), ‘Okame’ cherry, Yoshino cherry, and Katsura.
Please send me a comment/leave a reply with the names of your favorite trees for fall color.
For more information on the coral bark maple and any other plant you want to know about, I highly recommend the Plant Finder provided by the Missouri Botanical Garden‘s Kemper Center for Home Gardening. I have added this site to my favorites and use it frequently to get information on plants I am researching. I have provided a permanent link to this wonderful site under Plant Information on my sidebar so you will always be able to find it.
Carolyn
I have a love/ hate relationship with fall. I try to take joy in the fall colors and the plants that come into their own in fall. But I can’t quite ignore the feeling, even though it’s wrong, that the garden is dying. And, I have to admit that, although I like snow, I don’t like cold and that’s what fall is heading towards.
It sparks our curiosity and opens our minds to endless possibilities. It reminds us that there is so much more to the world than what meets the eye. Magic fills our lives with a sense of excitement and adventure, propelling us into unknown realms and challenging us to expand our horizons. But perhaps the most magical aspect of living in a world chuck full of magic is the belief that anything is possible. It instills in us a sense of hope and optimism, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is still a glimmer of light. Magic teaches us that we have the power to shape our own reality, to create the world we want to live in. In a world chuck full of magic, our imaginations are set free. We are no longer bound by the constraints of logic and reason. We are free to dream, to create, and to explore. It is a world where the extraordinary becomes the ordinary, where the impossible becomes the norm. So let us embrace the magic that surrounds us. Let us believe in the power of dreams and the enchantment of the unknown. Let us live in a world that is chuck full of magic, where anything is possible and where the extraordinary awaits..
Reviews for "Discovering the Magic in Everyday Life: Lessons from Chuck Full of Magic"
1. John Doe - 1 star - "Chuck full of magic was a complete disappointment. The storyline was confusing and lacked depth. The characters were one-dimensional and had no growth throughout the book. The writing style was choppy and inconsistent, making it difficult to stay engaged. I found myself forcing through each page, hoping it would get better, but unfortunately, it did not. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and well-written magical read."
2. Emily Smith - 2 stars - "While the concept of Chuck full of magic had potential, it fell flat in execution. The pacing was off, with slow and unnecessarily long passages that made it difficult to maintain interest. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it hard to connect with the characters. Additionally, the world-building was lacking, leaving many unanswered questions about the magical elements introduced. I was left feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed by this book."
3. Sarah Thompson - 2 stars - "Chuck full of magic was a frustrating reading experience. The plot was disjointed and lacked coherence, shifting from one random event to another without any clear connection. The characters were forgettable and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their journey. The writing style was also quite amateurish, with awkward phrasing and repetitive descriptions. Overall, I was disappointed by this book and would not recommend it to others."
4. David Johnson - 1 star - "I found Chuck full of magic to be a complete waste of time. The storyline was predictably generic and offered nothing new or exciting in the world of magical fiction. The protagonist was unlikeable and made questionable decisions at every turn. The pacing was incredibly slow, dragging on with mundane descriptions and tedious dialogue. I found myself constantly checking how many pages were left, hoping to get through it quickly. Needless to say, I was left thoroughly unimpressed by this book."
5. Samantha Brown - 2 stars - "Chuck full of magic had an interesting premise but failed to deliver. The plot was convoluted and lacked consistency, with too many subplots that felt unnecessary and unrelated. The writing itself was average at best, with overly simplistic language and repetitive sentence structures. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked personality, making it hard to become invested in their journeys. Overall, this book fell short of my expectations and did not leave a lasting impression."