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Looking out my kitchen window I see there is a change in the August garden. It's rather gradual but it's there. The first noticeable visual is the green tones.

Don't get me wrong, the flowers are still blooming brightly, with hydrangeas showing off their stately white blooms. The zinnias are sporting round pallets of color and alyssum is setting on new purple and white blooms.

Petunias seem to have reached their peek bloom and vincas, oh I can't brag enough about the vincas that are bursting with bloom in the heat of summer.

Sitting on the patio and looking over the garden, plans are under...