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: Sunflowers in Bloom

bright yellow sunflower in bloom, pink brick wall in the background.

For years, it’s been no surprise for us to find sunflower seedlings sprouting underneath our bird feeders.

The bird food in our feeders has a large proportion of black oil sunflower seed.

It’s a favorite food for birds, since it’s meatier and has a high oil content. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Sunflowers in Bloom

Photo of the Week: First Bloom on Rose Mallow

Pale pink Swamp Rose Mallow bloom with yellow stamens, grayish sky in background.

What a treat to see the first blooms of my pink Rose Mallow plant in my garden today!

I planted it two years ago and this year was the first year the Rose Mallow bloomed.

All I could say when I saw the bloom this morning was, what a gorgeous flower! Continue reading Photo of the Week: First Bloom on Rose Mallow