First storm of the year

Wow, our first storm of the year last week was a big one - we don't have a rain gage but neighbors report anywhere from 3-6 inches in one day. About 5-6 days before the storm, I decided to do a foliar application of iron, zinc, and boron. Iron & zinc are better applied in the spring, but I've read uptake this time of year is OK, so went for it. There are studies of whether boron applied through the leaves is effective; the results are inconclusive BUT once the leaves (with boron having been applied) fall, they do the trick.

This a shot from shortly after the storm.