#fallgardening | Cynthia Brian

Seed Saving

79 Seed Saving The most economical way to grow plants! “The flowers of tomorrow are the seeds of today.” Ancient proverb Fall has fallen forward and it is time to prepare for our autumn landscapes. A little planning now will keep your garden growing. The temperatures are cooling, thus, improving our soil, cleaning our beds, and saving seeds will provide a strong start for spring. The splendid blooms of bougainvillea, hydrangea, zinnia, lantana, and echinacea color our early f

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Fall into Autumn

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” George Elliot Frogs and crickets. Crickets and frogs. Growing up on our farm in the boondocks, the croaks and chirps were the melodies of the night. In the spring, the frogs sing as they search for mates. With the warm temperatures of autumn, the crickets increase their chirping to attract mates as they search for safety and food before winter ar

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