I adore the end of the year. As autumn colors fade away and the chill in the air deepens with the brush of winter, the world seems to become that bit more magical. But I can't lie, I really do miss ...

Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate, somewhat, for the dearth of flowers, but a few of my trees and shrubs (and several perennials) bloom in October, and I treasure them ...