The summer solstice is not just a calendar entry. It is a signal to all the trees in temperate zones in the north to begin preparation to survive the winter cold. Yes, today, the growing season ends for most trees. Have a look at the trees you walk by. Most of them have probably already set buds.
Today is the summer solstice. Perhaps it is just a date on your calendar, but it is a signal occasion to temperate trees: the growing season has ended. From now until next spring, most trees are doing...