Monday, October 21

Growing Geraniums Indoors

The night temperatures are starting to drop in Maine, so I brought my geraniums indoors. I haven't had very good luck over wintering geraniums in the past, but this video has some basic tips for success. I'm hoping I'll be more successful this time around.

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Thursday, October 3

Late Summer Flowers at St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery

 
A few weeks ago, we stopped by St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunkport, Maine for a visit. The late summer gardens were still colorful and loaded with blooms. Hydrangeas were heavy with the classic pinkish-white blossoms. Below are some lovely scenes from their September gardens....

 

 

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