Friday, October 14

Friday's Flower "Chrysanthemums"

The ability of flowers to set the mood is magical, isn't it? When I see the garden centers fill up with mums each fall, immediately I remember autumns past, raking leaves, trick or treating, and grandmother's house. I love mums. The color choices are many, with more and more new varieties every year. I only which these plants were perennials!

I've heard some people can overwinter mums. Here's an article about just that, if you are interested in trying it. I know I am! Click here for the know-how.

What to do when it is just too Darn hot to Garden?

It has been a very hot summer everywhere. From what I have been told it is normal to get 100 plus days from the months here from  May to Oct...