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.

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A Walk Through Celia Thaxter's Garden at Prescott Park

 While we were spending the day in Portsmouth recently, one stop was the recreated garden of Celia Thaxter in Prescott Park. I'd read he...