We've finally had several days of seasonal afternoon temperatures and sun--offering the opportunity for some major clean-up. That is what four of my six for today are about. 1. The first has to do with eliminating as many greenbriar vines as I could in the wooded part of the garden. The weather was warm and …
1. Today's six will be quick and simple--just enough to prove that something is going on in the garden in spite of the schizophrenic weather we have been having in Alabama. One plant that can be counted on regardless of temperature shifts, however, is the hellebore pictured below and in the featured photo. I can't …
I want to remind my email followers again to click on the blue title of the post to switch from email to the web to see the featured photo and get a better layout. And I want to remind all readers to visit the page of The Propagator for a feast of photos and guidelines …
1. I have three natives, one invasive, and two basics for this week. I'll start with the basics, or at least one of the yard basics for this area of the Southeast--lantana. Bees, butterflies, and even occasional hummingbirds visit it. The perennial plants below are very basic big box varieties purchased three years ago. The …
It has been raining off and on almost all week in Alabama. Throughout the state and the Southeast Wednesday and Thursday, there was destruction and death caused by strong thunderstorms, winds, and tornadoes. Personally, I was spared and am thankful for that. Most of my six offerings this week are related to that rain, though. …
Alabama has entered a predicated climate pattern of wet winters and springs, and dry late summers. Temperatures are also fluctuating widely. Whether due to those factors or Nature's whimsy, there has been little progress in flowering since my last post two weeks ago. Before I get to what I do have to share, though, I'll …
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