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PLANTS, FLOWERS, AND HERBS FOR FALL
November or “Slowvember” is a time for reflection and harvest. When the air is festooned with falling leaves of blazing orange and crimson, it’s time to reap certain plants, herbs, and flowers. When the temperatures drop and days shorten, let Mother Nature’s generosity fill your cup with squash, carrots, leeks, kale, scallions, and citrus. There’s […]
CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND THEIR CHARMING COMPANIONS
“I belong to the chrysanthemum hour of bright flowers placed in tall vases. I should make an ornament of my soul.” –Fernando Pessoa We all know that fall is synonymous with chrysanthemums. They are practically everywhere: in flower pots on stoops, arranged in vases, wrapped in brown paper at the farmer’s market, and a best […]