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This year, I spent the first day of autumn at a wedding in St. Louis in 93-degree heat. It didn’t feel much like fall, but I know cooler days—and nights—aren’t far away.
With the change of seasons, I’m trying to be patient as I wait for the potted mums I faithfully watered all summer to bloom. It’s worth the effort when I have bright, homegrown chrysanthemums to display on my front porch, but I always worry that these late summer heat spells will do them in.
The other garden duties are slowing down a bit, which makes autumn a good time to collect seeds. Even if you’ve never tried it before, it can’t hurt to shake loose some seeds from your favorite flowers. And if you don’t use them yourself, you can always share them with family and friends. For some tips about how to do this, read our subscriber-only Saving Seeds article.
Also in this month’s Web Plus, you’ll find some easy Bird Photography Tips. Perhaps they’ll help you capture that great shot of a colorful bird as it migrates through your yard (then don’t forget to share it with fellow readers through our Submit Your Story link). And, impress your bird-watching friends with interesting Bald Eagle Trivia.
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Saving Seeds Learn how easy it is to collect seeds from your plants this fall. Get started |
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Setting the Table Tips Anyone can learn how to shoot bird photos like a pro. Start snapping |
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For those of you who subscribe to Birds & Blooms EXTRA, the November issue should be arriving soon and it’s packed with lots of beautiful autumn photos, ideas for unique garden bulbs, bird hand-feeding secrets, hummingbird ID tips and much, much more.
There also are four on-line bonus stories, just for EXTRA subscribers. You’ll find a plan to make an Easy Peanut Feeder that the birds will love, and readers share their favorite Bird Treat Recipes. Get tried-and-true Fall Gardening Tips and learn how a South Carolina gardener created Homemade Rocks that saved him a bundle on his backyard pond.
Well, I’m off to water those mums. They should be blooming any day now. See you next month!
Heather Lamb
Editor
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Easy Peanut Feeder Try this simple plan to lure more birds to your backyard. Learn more |
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Bird Treat Recipes Make some holiday goodies for your feathered friends. Click here |
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Homemade Rocks Learn how to make these artificial rocks yourself. Get started |
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