I write about gardening, native plants and pollinators. My project is the Corner Garden which is located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
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It is now officially summer and the hot weather is continuing. Highs in the upper 90’s (35 to 38 C) here in the American South. Adequate hydration and avoiding the mid afternoon sun is the order of the day. I…
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Heat Wave 17 June 2022
Greetings from the sweltering Southeast USA. We have been in a heat advisory for the past few days. It is expected to continue for another week. Highs are in the upper 90’s and heat index is topping 100 every day. …
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More Summer Blooms 10 June 2022
There was a heavy rain here on Wednesday. I recorded more than 9 inches at my house. That was a little scary since I did have some water enter the house after a heavy rain last spring. Good news!! All…
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Five for Friday plus One 3 June 2022
As the weather continues to warm and the days lengthen, the garden continues to fill in. I did some travelling this past week including a visit to a watercolor art show in a nearby town. So, I am including a…
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Shade and sun
We have been through a few rainy days brought on by a tropical depression coming off the Gulf of Mexico. The sun has returned today and the garden will now burst forth. The trees and shrubs are fully arrayed in…
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Summer blooms and visitors 20 May 2022
The summer heat is here this week with temps in the low 90’s. It is breezy at times which provides a bit of relief but being outdoors in the afternoons makes me weary from the heat. Garden work must be…
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Some Gulf Coast Photos 13 May 2022
I have been away at the Beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. It has been marvellous weather. I am including some photos from there as well as some from home in Central Alabama. No matter where you travel in Alabama, you will…
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Native Plants in the Garden 6 May 2022
It is steamy here this week but a front came through last night bringing some fresher, cooler air. The steamy air will soon return so it is wise to keep hydrated and rest more often. This is the kind of…
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Natives and Butterflies 29April2022
The glorious weather continues here in Beautiful Alabama and the yard tasks are numerous. There have been a lot of butterflies this week and I did manage a good photo of a Tiger Swallowtail. My tomato and pepper plants are…
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Irises, Columbines and More 22 April 2022
Greetings from the sunny Southeast USA. The weather is definitely warming and the days are lengthening. The flowering plants are responding with glorious displays. The work in the garden is never ending since the weeds enjoy this weather too. The…
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