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Morning glories to end the season

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Driving down my street over the weekend, I was surprised to see these morning glories still going strong on a neighbor's porch! Such an unusual color for fall, except for the gorgeous blue skies.

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petuniababi writes: I have morning glories still in bloom all along my back fence,they are blue,mauve and pink. But my neighbor told me that they are considered weeds.They are very invasive ,but are they considered weeds? Could someone please let me know,thank you. Posted: 3:39 pm on November 6th

sheilaschultz writes: I can't believe that I have never grown this sweet vine, although I am a big fan of the Hyacinth Bean Deanne mentioned. So many plants out there to try... Posted: 12:45 pm on November 2nd

catsdogs writes: Now that is a great Picture with Those great Morning Glories, growing like that, so cool, I just love that Plant, so good in the garden, they never end it seems, and live a long time.... Gardner here.... Posted: 11:20 am on November 2nd

sweetrebecca writes: Beautiful example of gardening 'up'! I have my morning glories growing over my daughter's outgrown swingset and they're still going gangbusters.... Posted: 10:01 am on November 2nd

mjensen writes: I grow Morning Glories every year, Like my Grandfather did. Love how Blue they are. Posted: 8:52 am on November 2nd

Vespasia writes: Lovely, they're really hardy, mine was still blooming beautifully until it got hit by a hard frost last night! Oh well I guess we'll just have to resign ourselves to the fact that winter is just around the corner. Posted: 8:22 am on November 2nd

RevBarber writes: My Morning Glories are still blooming too, although some of the leaves are turning yellow. I LOVE Morning Glories! And since the weather has been warm this fall, they are still going strong. Posted: 6:24 am on November 2nd

Deanneart writes: What a fun juxtaposition, cornstalks with the Morning Glories. Love it! Its been a really warm fall here in the Northeast. I still have a Hyacinth Bean Vine in full bloom on my front steps in southern NH Posted: 5:24 am on November 2nd

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