I still have color in my garden!

The geraniums are just gorgeous.  They have been blooming like crazy.  I hope to winter a few of these over.  I am not sure which method I will try this year.  One method is to just bring a plant inside. Geraniums actually make decent houseplants.

I like to have the geranium as houseplant throughout the winter, than I can take slips off in the spring.  I have so many geraniums I like; picking just one is a problem. It is recommended that you prune them back by about 1/3. It may seem harsh, but it will help them adjust in the long run. Also, I have to be careful to remove the Asian beetles before I bring it into the house.  I just hate those bugs in the house

Another method that has worked for me is to pot up the geranium and allow the soil to dry out.  Cut the plant way back and cover the plant with a brown paper bag.  I store them in the basement.  In the spring I just start watering them and place them in the sun and they start to come back to life.  They look bad for a few weeks, but look wonderful by the time you put them outside.

 I can’t believe my impatiens haven’t froze yet.  I just love all there color!

Red Salvia, also called Scarlet Sage. It grew gigantic this year.  It is so much fun to have in my garden. It is still blooming like crazy!!!!

Gaillardia, sometimes known as Blanket Flower. I have shown this plant before, but it is still blooming and looking great!

 

Zinnia flower.  I just love the color of this zinnia.  Orange is my favorite color!