What’s Blooming in Mid-October?
We have yet to have frost in the Twin Cities, but the weather feels distinctly fall-ish this week. So what’s blooming in mid-October? We found annuals hanging on and still looking good, asters (of course), bright berries and one very tenacious tomato.
What’s blooming in your garden?


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