Tag: autumn
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Fall 6 Oct 2023
Yes, fall Colors continue to attract our attention. In many ways, fall is second only to Spring for floral attractiveness here in Central Alabama. Take a stroll with me through the yard and let’s see what catches our eye. Here are my six for this week. Come and enjoy the delights of the fall garden.…
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Fall 22 Sept 2023
The cool air this morning was so refreshing. I was able to work in the garden this morning without fatigue or perspiration. There are fall blooming plants which are off to a good start and there are still some summer bloomers to enjoy. The pollinators have been very busy. The days continue to shorten of…
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Six on Saturday 10 December 2022
Here in central Alabama, the temperature continues to be warm and there are still some blooms to show you. We are expecting some rain later this week with some near freezing temps next weekend. So, in addition to the blooms I also show the plant world adjusting to the colder weather of winter. Winter does…
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Winter Approaches 2 Dec 2022
The days continue to shorten. The recent rain has brought most of the leaves to the ground. Orion is visible in the Southern sky. Winter is definitely approaching. We are still having mild enough weather to keep some of the blooms alive but their is color everywhere if you look. First, the Alabama Croton continues…
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Thanksgiving 25 Nov 2022
We have had a reprieve from the freezing temps of last week. It has been beautiful with warm days but that always brings the possiblity of stormy weather. In fact, it may bring some thunderstorms tomorrow night. There was a refreshing rain overnight and we are still overcast this morning as I write. This is…
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November Blue Skies 4 Nov 2022
We have had some rain this past week. Thank goodness for that. The temperatures have been moderate with just a hint of coolness in the morning. Long range there is not danger of frost for the next 10 days. The most striking feature is the bright blue skies. The summer haze is gone. Colors just…
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October Colors 28 Oct 2022
Even though we have had a dry month, the colors this week have been magnificent. There is a forecast for rain this weekend which will knock a lot of leaves down so this week my be the maximum for color. The grass is still showing some color but the growth is slowing. There are still…
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Grasses and Such 20 Oct 2022
Since the garden is entering hibernation, I was searching for photos to post today. I found some photos of grasses and such. We have visited the Alabama Gulf Coast often over the years and I have a selection of photos I have taken there. First is a pampas grass against a backdrop of palm trees. …
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Frost is coming
In our area, first frost averages as November 15. I was planning on beginning to winterize my garden the last week of October. In fact, we have an out of town trip planned next week. As luck would have it, next week we are forecast for 2 nights of below freezing temps. I have had…