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Stop, Look, Smell

October 5, 2007 on 12:22 pm | In General |

I like the aroma of my garden, the varied scents that the flowers, bushes and trees spill forth, emanating together, a potpourri of nature’s aromas.

I like how the blossoms burst open on the flowers, creating a wonderland of shapes, sizes, colors, geometrics, and textures, from the beauty of the roses, the heavy clusters around my trees and in my gardens, of snapdragons, salvia, petunias, pansies, bougainvillea, daisies, violets, and lavender. The colors cover the landscape of my yard, individual garden areas are often profuse with vibrant tones and delightful blooms, especially the plants that are more drought resistant, which I am tending to plant, now.

Oh, how could I forget, the wonderful chrysanthemum, also known as mums. Their scents are so distinctive, and their appearance is classic and beautiful. From reds, to purples, whites to pinks, yellows to oranges, they are an added loveliness of colors to any garden in the spring, late summer through fall, and even early winter (in some areas). One can even keep them in planter pots, on their porch, around their yard, or if you live in an apartment, on your patio or terrace.

If you purchase them in late summer, and plant them, they will come back in the springtime. They are a favorite in bouquets, and also a favorite to give as a gift for Mother’s Day.

The next time you are walking in your neighborhood, stop to take a look, stop to smell the chrysanthemums.

~~Notes From the Garden