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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The Great Pollinator Southeast Census was a success. I completed my 15 minute observation period and submitted my results. I have not yet seen an analysis but I am hoping that participation has climbed and that the census shows improving…
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6 Great Pollinator Plants 22 Aug 2025
Today is Day 1 of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. It’s a simple task. You spend 15 minutes counting the pollinators seen of a particular pollinator. In my case, I was watching a zinnia and lantana combination. You use the…
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6 Beautiful Late Summer Bloomers Aug 2025
It is late summer and the summer bloomers are fading. There are still some new beautiful bloomers to catch the eye. Some are blooming again after a summer break. It is still quite warm but the diminishing daylight hours have…
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6 Beautiful Garden Photos that Inspired My Planting This Week 8 August 2025
This week in the garden; 6 inspiring photos of flowers, plants, and garden beauty from my home gardening journey. The hot spell is over. We have had rain so the sun-loving perennials are still bright and cheery. Chores in the…
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Pollinator Tracking
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Summer Doldrums II 25 July 2025
It is hot! I have said it before and I will say it again for several more weeks. I am now having to irrigate regularly and spend time watering the containers. It is mundane task but the flowers continue to…
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Summer Doldrums 18 July 2025
The heat is consistently stifling everyday now. It is energy sapping. Some days have breezes that provide relief but that is the exception. It will be this way until mid September so I have to buckle up and bear it.…
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Summer Breeze 11 July 2025
Last week, I spent the weekend on the beautiful Gulf Coast. The song I remember was “Summer breeze makes me feel fine”. It did. Coastal breezes, wonderful seafood and relaxation with good friends. This week, I am back and I…
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Summer Heat 27 June 2025
It’s hot here. My pattern has become to garden in the morning and complete indoor tasks in the afternoon. I took last week off for a trip touring gardens in Sewanee, Tennessee. It was cool and rainy at times but…
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June Heats Up 13 June
It is getting hotter as the days lengthen. The humidity is rising and most days is around 75%. I am good for 2 or 3 hours every morning but I am avoiding the afternoon as much as possible. The perennial…
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