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Ceramic artist and gardener Frances Palmer discusses expanding the concept of a cutting garden to include a wide variety of plants, including herbs, vines, branches, and native species, sharing tips on harvesting, conditioning, and arranging flowers and foliage for beautiful indoor displays, emphasizing the importance of experimentation and appreciating all stages of blooms.
The windy and dry weather continues with a chance of a stray shower ending by sunset. Winds will moderate tonight but may pick up again tomorrow, resulting in a cool and autumnal day. Foliage colors in the Mid-Atlantic are not yet at peak, with West Virginia showing solid color but lower elevations still waiting. Tropical Storm Sean may develop in the eastern Atlantic within the next week, with a 70 percent chance of becoming the next named storm.
The annual Fall Foliage Prediction Map by SmokyMountains.com has forecasted the timeline for the peak fall color change in Michigan in 2023. The color change will begin in early September, with the Upper Peninsula experiencing it earlier than the Lower Peninsula. The peak color change is expected to occur in early October, with the entire state past peak by October 23rd. The predictions are based on official data, historical trends, and user reports, although they may not be 100% accurate. The changing colors are a result of diminishing sunlight and colder temperatures, causing chlorophyll to break down in the leaves.