A Quote About The Lowly Goldenrod

The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown,
The trees in apple orchards, With fruit are bending down.
Helen Hunt Jackson

I know that I have heard this before, but don't know where?? Maybe school. It would be an easy verse for kids to memorize!

Quotes about Golden-rod (Sunshine on a Stem)

The goldenrod is yellow, The corn is turning brown, The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down.
Helen Hunt Jackson 
And the peace of heaven to earth is given
In this wonderful time of the golden-rod.
Lucy Maude Montgomery


I have always loved golden-rod and can't understand why it hasn't become a favorite of autumn brides!


Have you ever seen anything so gorgeous??