By Melinda Myers

Fall is quickly approaching and as you prepare for the change of seasons, consider preserving some of your summer garden’s beauty. Photograph, dry, or press a few of your favorite flowers to enjoy and share with others.

Cell phone cameras have greatly improved and allow even novice photographers the opportunity to capture the beauty of their gardens and favorite plants. Visit your garden in the early morning or evening when the light tends to be perfect for taking pictures. Try focusing on a favorite flower, bouquet or garden that you love. Watch how plant shapes, colors and textures contrast and combine to create pockets of beauty in the garden.

Harvest and dry some of your favorite flowers for dried arrangements and crafts. Pick the flowers when they are at peak bloom

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