Tag: mens garden
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It feels more like summer 26 May 2023
This week it is definitely warmer and the forecast is for little or no rain for the next 10 days. The sky is becoming a little hazy as the humidity rises. The grass is greening up and the lilies are blooming while the caladiums are breaking through the surface of the soil. It feel more…
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Late Winter 3 March 2023
We have had very mild weather this week with ample rain. A storm front came through today and it was very lion like. The sun broke through after the blustery air mass had passed through. The wind brought down some some branches and pine cones mostly. The green sign of new growth continues to strengthen…
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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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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…
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Butterflies and a Ginger Lily
In the American South, we are having more below average temp and some rain chance most every day. It has been possible to get out and do some shrub pruning. The garden is beginning to look tired and a little ragged but some fall flowers are appearing. Butterfly numbers seemed to be below normal this…
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What a glorious day!! 1 April 2022
It’s like magic. There are so many plants returning to life that it is impossible to remark on all of them. The air is almost still with just a faint breeze. The temps are warm and comfortable for a walk. Only disturbing things are the gnats. We started a new project at the Mens Garden. …