Fall Flower Pot

Fall Flower Pot, a photo by susanvg on Flickr.

Photo: September 24, 2011
As the gardens fade, pots of mums seem to pop up in people's gardens and in front of homes. These hardy flowers can withstand the cooler autumn temperatures (though here it has been unseasonably warm). I love to extend the flower season as long as possible. Whiteness will descend only too soon.

Apr 23/10: Planting Soon

Apr 23/10: Planting Soon, originally uploaded by susanvg.

These pots of pansies sit ready to be sold and planted. While my perennials come up, I start to think of what I will need to fill in some of the gaps. I have always loved pansies, with their velvety faces.

The sign below says "Food at its best" and it made me think how our notion of edibles has blurred. Many flowers are edible ( I found this site that describes many). I prefer to keep my flowers on view, but many fancy restaurants put flowers sparingly in salads and as garnishes. I had a friend who froze flowers in ice cubes to put in summer drinks.

I'll stick with vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower for my flower consumption.