As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to paint the landscape in hues of orange, red, and gold, designing a fall garden path with seasonal blooms becomes a delightful and rewarding project.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reporting some patches of moderate to strong red tide, mostly toward the Sarasota area.

Hellebores, witch hazels, and snowdrops are three plants that love the cold weather and offer up blooms to brighten up the dregs of winter.