September in the Garden
For those of us who love to garden – and for those who just love gardens, September in Maine is
one of the most glorious times of the year to be outside and enjoying the beauty of our
surroundings. Long gone are the peonies and poppies of early summer, but in their place are the
sunflowers and black-eyed Susans. For the vegetable gardener, now is the time to harvest and reap
the rewards of your diligence and patience! read more..
Hydrangea – Dream of an Endless Summer
“The earth laughs in flowers,” Ralph Waldo Emerson
The earth must be laughing now, with so many flowers blooming among the lush greens, the roses, lilies,
and sunflowers dancing on breezes at every turn. Oh joy! And what brings more joy to the senses than
the big fluffy mopheads or delicate lacey layers of a hydrangea flower? They give an overwhelming sense
that these beautiful warm sunny days, filled with color and fragrance, will last forever. And they can!
Many hydrangea flowers can be harvested, dried and brought indoors to keep that sensation alive for the
remainder of the year and beyond! read more..
