Photo of the Week: Pink Begonias Blooming in Mid-November

Nestled among the fallen maple and oak leaves, pink begonia flowers stand out against its deep green waxy leaves.

If someone had asked me earlier this season what flowers would be blooming in my garden in mid-November—after several deep freezes and snow/rain showers this month in southeast Michigan—I would have confidently replied with mums and Calendula.

And they are indeed blooming today in my garden.

Bright orange Calendula flowers and deep red mum blooms add a touch of color on this gray, overcast day.

But I never would have guessed what other flowers would be blooming. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Pink Begonias Blooming in Mid-November

Photo of the Week: Purple Dragon Hybrid Aster

Dragon Hybrid Aster

Imagine a mound of violet-blue flowers with orange-yellow centers that blooms continuously from early September through November, often retaining their blooms after the first light snow. That’s why I enjoy the purple Dragon Hybrid Aster. The low-mounding perennial, less than two feet tall, provides stunning intense color in the fall that contrasts with the Kelvin… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Purple Dragon Hybrid Aster

Photo of the Week: Kelvin Floodlight Dahlia

clear, pale yellow flower with layers of petals tops off the green leaved plant.

I’ve had Dahlias in my flower garden for years, they’re one of my husband’s favorite blooming flowers.

The pink, purple, and orange long-lasting blooms brighten up our flower beds from late spring through early fall.

But I’ve only bought pre-established plants.

Until this year, when I decided to plant Dahlias from tubers. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Kelvin Floodlight Dahlia