With the weather now starting to cool off, and with our freaky weather patterns giving us plenty of rain along with a sort of second spring with fall at the same time, it is time to think about planting some colorful annuals that will give a fresh new look to our flower beds.

Unlike spring and summer annuals that bloom when the days are long, these fall and winter annuals bloom when the days are short and cool. Many of them can even take a freeze in stride.

With the hot days and dry weather havi...