Perennials, Fall Foliage, and Other September News
“September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn.” — Rowland E. Robinson
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Uconnladybug's Blog
- A Walk in the Woods September 19, 2025Fall is a favorite season for many New Englanders, including me. Vibrant mums, warm colored pumpkins, apple picking and cider donuts all signal autumn is here. Of course, what would a New England fall be without its spectacular foliage. Maples, ashes, poplars, birches, beeches and oaks dress up the autumn landscape with their often electrifying […]UConnhgec Ladybug
- Fall Selections Beyond the Mum September 12, 2025By September, many of our ornamental garden beds and containers are ready for a refresh. Fall annuals help us bring color and vibrancy back into the garden while we still can enjoy the outdoors. The classic go-to for many gardens is the traditional chrysanthemum. These rotund, uniform little plants come in many different colors, various […]Heather Zidack
Plectosporium – Not as Spooky As it Sounds!
By Emily Leahy, UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab A chill in the air, football playing on the TV, and a certain kind of latte in your hand – there is only one season which encapsulates all three. Autumn is at our doorstep, bringing with it vibrant colors to paint the trees and an abundant harvest to […]
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Gardening with the Weather on CRIS Radio
CRIS Radio: Focal Point 6/16/2025 Heather Zidack from the UConn Home & Garden Education Center talks to host, Stephen Thal, about our strange spring weather, gardening outdoors and more! Listen to the Broadcast 00:00:01 Stephen Thal Hi, welcome to another segment on Focal point. This is Stephen Thal and I’ll be your host for today’s […]
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