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MBentley Portsmouth, OH Jun 28, 2010

Ok I know it is late in season, But I recently got laid off from my job and have time I need to fill. I was wondering if there are any plants you can start this late in the season that maybe provide Fall blooms or something I don't know much about flowers. I am learning more every day Thanks to this site.

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hcmcdole Powder Springs, GA(Zone 7b) Jun 28, 2010

Look for seeds whose maturity date is less than your first frost date. We have four more months of growing weather here so most annuals are okay. I know your growing season will be shorter but you should still have a lot to choose from.

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behillman Plantersville, TX(Zone 9a) Jun 28, 2010

The mums bloom in the fall, & all you have to do is cut them back in the spring. They will come back in the spring. Plant ornamental grasses. They take care of themselves. You don't even have to cut them back.

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dirtdigger2010 Bristol, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 01, 2010

For beginners, sweet alyssum and calendula are easy and quick to grow from seed and will continue to bloom even after a few frosts. In my garden, they look nice until after Thanksgiving.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/230/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/211/

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edgeoftheworld Conneaut, OH(Zone 5a) Jul 02, 2010

marigolds bloom in a month from seed and last till first hard frost.Edge

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