As soon as the crisp, cool air hits our face in Minnesota, you know that fall is next on our seasonal agenda.  We start walking around in our flannels like we are comfy fashionistas.  Before you know it, a Pumpkin Spiced Latte is in our hands as we are walking through a pumpkin patch.

Before fall throws all of its elements our way, one seasonal delight starts popping on porches throughout Minnesota - Mums!  If you are on the hunt for one of these colorful signs of fall, I did some shopping research and found 9 spots in the Rochester, Minnesota area that has THE BEST mums.

READ MORE: 9 of the Worst Pumpkin-Spiced Items This Year

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Best Places To Find Mums In The Rochester, Minnesota Area

One thing I've learned throughout my years of adding mums to my collection is this...you will need more than one cart.  Mums can be massive in size!  Remember that tip as you browse the aisle and outdoor garden areas of the stores below.

9 Spots in Rochester Where You Can Buy Mums and Other Fall Accents

Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love the colors, the smell of fall, and the leaves that crunch under our feet as we are out on a hike or on a walk with the dogs. Decorating the front of my house to get it ready for the cooler weather and fall theme is a plus for me too and right now, I'm on the hunt to find mums and other accents for my planters, and here are the top spots in Rochester, Minnesota with those gorgeous flowers.

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What color of mum is the most popular?

If you are wanting to be one of the popular homes, yellow is the top pick.  According to Greenhouse Grower, about 35% of people have that color of mum during the fall.

Who has the biggest mums for sale in the Rochester, MN area?

If you see another spot selling mums that didn't make the list above, let me know!  Add to the list over on my Facebook Page - Jessica On The Radio!  👇  If you could add how much the mums were, that will help everyone know where they can save a few bucks too.

Are You Watering Your Mums The Right Way? (Probably Not)

I learned last year that you actually have to water mums to keep them alive.  Let's just say, a can of white spray paint and small Christmas bulbs look amazing on dead mums!  Highly recommend as it gets closer to Christmas.

My goal this fall is to help YOU not kill your mums that you spent a fortune on.  I gathered some tips from experts about taking care of mums and suggest that everyone click on this quick read.

READ MORE: Are You Watering Your Mums The Wrong Way in Minnesota? 

Myths People in Other States Believe About Minnesota

When you tell someone that lives in another state that you are from Minnesota, have you ever been asked a weird question? Like, "Can you ever get a tan there?". That is one of the many myths that seem to be rolling around in the minds of people from other states. Some of the myths below are actually just shocking.

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