Author: Topdock
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Petals At The Corner 14 March 2026
There are many new petals to see at the Corner Garden this week. The pine pollen is blowing pretty freely the last few days. I washed my car and it lost the yellow look but it was just 2 hours later that my car was covered with it again. The water oak is also putting…
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Petals At The Corner 7 March 2026
The weather is great. The spring temperatures and the longer days are bringing on the much appreciated progress in the garden. Everyday it seems there is a new delight in bloom and more old plant friends emerging from the soil. This past week, I found a source for more mulch and compost in the form…
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Late Winter Green 27 Feb 2026
The garden is waking up. I am seeing more green and more blooms. The branches look plump and more and more buds are appearing. There is more activity at the bird feeder and I have seen some bees at the blooms that have opened. Our 2 day episode of overnight freezing temperatures passed without much…
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Late Winter 20 Feb 2026
This has been a beautiful week of weather. It has been warm with several mostly sunny days. There is a cold front coming. It will bring some frosty nights for 2 days so winter still has some punch left in it. It is so wonderful to have the increasing amount of daylight. The plants have…
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Late Winter 13 Feb 2026
There has been such a dramatic change in the weather this week. It is spring-like with a gentle breeze and warm sunny days. There is no frost in the forecast for at least the next 10 days. The spring bloom display has begun. The daffodils, the crocuses and the snowdrops are full. There are some…
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Late Winter 6Feb2026
The winter season has been much colder than usual here in Central Alabamal. Since there has been such cold, I have not posted in several weeks. We are coming through 12 days with frost but the forecast is for much milder weather next week. Rambling through the garden today, there is much more interesting photos…
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Autumn Colors 21 Nov 2025
The leaves are falling rapidly. Soon the tall tree canopy will be bare. I am gathering up the leaves and they will be composted with the perennials that have finished blooming. Of course, I am leaving enough leaves under trees and shrubs for the insect life, birds and other critters that use it as habitat.…
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Autumn Colors 14 Nov 2025
We had frost 2 nights this week. It was a light touch so only a few very tender plants are done for the season. We are in a stretch of warm days and cool nights so the autumn color will persist for at least the next 10 days. This week the feature is the Camellia…
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Autumn Colors 7 November 2025
As autumn’s first frost approaches, temperatures are set to drop, prompting preparation for tender plants. This week showcases peak fall colors, particularly from Hydrangea quercifolia and Vaccinium ashei. Observations include various blooms and wildlife. The writer looks forward to sharing more photos and encourages participation in the Six on Saturday community.
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Corner Garden Fountain 31 Oct 2025
We have had rain. Enough rain to replenish the water table and to refresh the plants. Enough rain to end the doomsday talk. I am grateful. The days shorten and the temps are much cooler. Despite this, it is still very pleasant and today there is plenty of sunshine. My garden tasks consist of taking…