Tag: nature
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Late Winter Green 27 Feb 2026
The garden is waking up. I am seeing more green and more blooms. The branches look plump and more and more buds are appearing. There is more activity at the bird feeder and I have seen some bees at the blooms that have opened. Our 2 day episode of overnight freezing temperatures passed without much…
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Plants that bloom well in fall 12 Sept 2025
The summer blooms are dwindling, but some plants remain vibrant. Hot, dry conditions require daily watering, especially for newly planted shrubs. The Clethra alnifolia and Euonymous americanus are highlighted as native species benefiting from increased sunlight after the removal of a dogwood. Butterflies thrive, and a Mediterranean Gecko is residing in the mailbox.
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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 garden are numerous but I am able to spend a few hours each day in…
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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 be beautiful. This summer there has been an abundance of butterflies and pollinators. There has…
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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. The main jobs now are deadheading and removing the occasional plant which has succumbed. The…
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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 have photos of lush plants for you. Our summer pattern of humid days with afternoon…
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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 well worth our time to visit. Sewannee is a small college town located on the…
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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 beds are so dense now that little weeding is necessary and that is a good…
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June Heat 6 June 2025
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 shape. I have been able to tend the garden regularly and I am very pleased…
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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 rain is welcome for the plants. The timing of the rainfall works out since I…