Big news!
The salmon mum has finally come into bloom.
Here's a peek at the first flower:
This pale beauty is like a breath of fresh air,
bringing life to the garden on this dreary autumn day.
What a refreshing sight!
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Hi Beth! Nice to see a post here....and what a lovely pastel Mum. Very pretty!
Posted by: Connie | October 27, 2007 at 10:44 PM
Lol. I was wondering why a fish would be blooming ...
Then I understood.
Looks like a great mum, with a delicate color.
Posted by: vero | October 28, 2007 at 03:42 AM
Love the soft color1
Posted by: jean | October 28, 2007 at 01:06 PM
The color is beautiful!
Posted by: jean | October 28, 2007 at 01:07 PM
Is that rare it is so nice
Posted by: marcia v | October 28, 2007 at 11:45 PM
I found you through GTS and am sorry it took so long. What a wonderful blog! Your mum is beautiful in it's simplicity. Come by and visit sometime! Chris
Posted by: GardenMomma (Chris) | October 29, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Well she's a pretty lady :)
Posted by: Felicia | October 30, 2007 at 02:14 PM
is your mum a chrystanthemum sheffield pink?
Posted by: jeannie | October 30, 2007 at 08:54 PM