Chrysanthemums – With a little care, you can grow this classic fall flower in your garden. And be sure to visit your local botanical garden to see the spectacular exihibition type mums.Asters – Before mums caught on, asters were the symbol of fall.Goldenrod – Goldenrod should be one of the classic flowers of fall but gets a bad rap instead because it blooms at the same time that hayfever sufferers begin sneezing.
From the Vegetable Garden
Pumpkins – Everyone loves to go pumpkin picking in the fall. If you have the space, you can grow your own pumpkins and go pumpkin picking in your own backyard.
Giant Pumpkins – All you need is lots of sun, good soil, some fertilizer and the right seeds.
Ornamental Gourds-No autumn decor is complete without colorful ornamental gourds.
Around the Yard
Paw Paws – Pawpaws are a native fruit tree that was cultivated for centuries by Native Americans. The fruit tastes similar to tropical fruits like bananas and papayas.
Pampas Grass – Pampas grass has spectacular flowers that last through much of the winter.
Beautyberry – Beautyberry, also known as Callicarpa, are shrubs that sport purple berries in the winter that add color to your landscape and are an important food source for birds. These shrubs are drought tolerant and not bothered by disease or insects.
On the Windowsill
Pothos – Pothos are the perfect houseplant for homes or public areas that have little light. They don’t flower, but their variegated leaves add color and interest.
Chinese Money Plant – Chinese money plant has unique leaves that are round like coins.
Venus Fly Trap – Venus flytraps are a native plant that grows in semi-tropical wetlands. You can mimic their native habitat by growing them indoors in a terrarium.
Gardening Tips
Cleaning & Storing Your Containers – To ensure healthy plants, clean and sterilize your containers at the end of each growing season and use new potting soil in the spring.
How to Do a Soil Test – Before you go out and spend money on fertilizer that you may or may not need, call your local extension office and request a soil test kit to determine the pH and nutrients in your soil.
How to Vermicompost – A good substitute for composting outdoors. Using a small bin, some newspaper or cardboard, red wiggler worms and a little patience, you can make nutritious compost for your garden.
