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Denise Killingsworth of Walnut Creek couldn’t resist taking a few pictures of the wonderful spider mums growing in the ... any details to the Times, Home & Garden, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek ...

And by the way, I'll bet mums can be grown just about anywhere in the southeast. A: Chrysanthemums are the quintessential fall ornamental plant for borders, pots, and garden plots. Associated with ...

He hopes this exhibit inspires people to see the everyday “garden mum” transformed into a work of art. “This is such a great combination of art and horticulture,” LaWarre said.

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