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Petals At The Corner July 11
This week, I am on vacation so there are no gardening photos. Instead, I have two interesting photos from my beach vacation and an invitation to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (https://gsepc.org) if you happen to live in the region. If you don’t, explore the site since it is a wonderful example of…
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Petals At The Corner 22 May
The big dance is in full swing now. Joining the daylilies and the coneflowers are the asiatic lilies, the calla lilies and the black eyed Susans. It is an extravaganza with bright, vibrantly colored gowns. There was some fear of lack of rain spoiling things but that has been corrected over the last few days.…
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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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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…
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Awakening 7 Feb 2025
The earth continues to warm up and opening to reveal new life. The brown of winter is slowly fading and being replaced with fresh green growth. My thoughts are focusing on spring planting and new projects. After the dreary winter, I am again interested in looking for new photos to post. I will be joining…
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Autumn Colors 15 Nov 2024
Last week, I spent several days on the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida. The area is known as the Florida Panhandle. It is about a 4 hour drive from here in North Central Alabama to the beautiful white sand beaches near Destin, Florida. It was a glorious time with excellent weather. We had some rain…
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It’s Just So Hot
August has begun and it is hot. We have had heat advisories several days this week. The wise thing to do is stay indoors. If I do need to garden I should either go out just after sunrise (not my favorite) or drink plenty of fluids and finish the work before noon. The summer perennials…