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 heating up. Slowly but surely, as the days continue to lengthen and the sun moves to the north, it is hotter. It’s been gradual but consistent. The rainfall has also been steady so the garden is in great…
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Summer Perennial Beauty 30 May
All the photos today are from the Corner Garden near my home where I volunteer every Friday. The perennial border is magnificent this month. The weather has been just great. This garden is along a busy highway and a busy…
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Alabama The Beautiful 23 May 2025
We are a biodiverse state. The naturalists report that we rank 4th out of 50 states in the US in biodiversity. I was on a field trip today to view at least a part of that biological largesse. The location…
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MidMay Easy Street 16 May 2024
It’s time for summer bloomers. The heat is rising and they love it. It’s time to look for insect predators and to make sure the plants have enough water. We are ahead of the game since we have had over…
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Our Beautiful Spring Continues 9 May 2025
Here in the SouthEast, we usually expect May temperatures to be in the 80’s. Wonderfully, that is not so this year. We have had mild weather and adequate rainfall for weeks now. It is very welcome. The bluebirds are making…
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What a Beautiful Spring
Spring is such a wonderful time of year. The grass turns green. The leaves return and the plants emerge and grow. At first it is a slow process, then it quickens pace. Now, it is marvelously and rapidly changing. We…
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Here Comes The Rain 25 April 2025
We have had unsettled air for the last week. The cold front from the North has been slowly moving South and this is meeting the slowly circulating air from the Gulf. It has given us brief showers every afternoon. The…
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April is bursting 18 April 2025
The title says it all. It is spectacular around here now. The daffodils and azaleas are done. The hydrangeas will soon take their place. There are numerous other spring flowers to enjoy. The temperatures are warm. The days are longer.…
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Bees and Butterflies 11 April 2025
We have settled into spring weather. After a substantial rain a week ago, the plant growth bounded. The leaves on the hardwoods are out. The pine pollen and the hardwood catkins have all fallen. The sound of the bees is…
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April Is No Fool
The progress in the garden has been very encouraging. We will have some rain on Sunday which will be followed by some cooler weather. No frost. It is time to bring some of the tender plants out. The hardwood leaves…
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