Black-eyed Susans

As the goldenrod fades, black-eyed Susans still decorate the roadsides with brilliant golds.

Photograph by Christine Weerts

Fall Mums, Spring Azaleas

What is going on? Chrysanthemums and azaleas are blooming at the same time!

Mums are fall flowers, and azaleas bloom in the spring, but these azaleas decided to bloom twice this year. I wonder if all the recent rain contributed to their second showing.

Mums are In!

Chrysanthemums, just about my favorite potted flower of autumn, are in! I found a gardening center employee watering them yesterday and shot a photo. Soon, Selma's porch steps will be ablaze with potted mums and pumpkins.