Tag: shrubs
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Five for Friday plus One 3 June 2022
As the weather continues to warm and the days lengthen, the garden continues to fill in. I did some travelling this past week including a visit to a watercolor art show in a nearby town. So, I am including a beautiful photo of a winner from that show. Hope you enjoy this week’s photos. These…
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Frost and Spring
Five for Friday March 18, 2022. The cold snap did some damage. The plants that were gloriously blooming are damaged. Those that were destined to be later, are beginnng to emerge with the rain and warmer temps as Spring approaches. As always, Mother Nature has ways of recovering. I am sure that the azaleas will…
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A birdhouse and new blooms
Friday March 11 It is beautiful today. Warm, with some overcast cloudy conditions are wonderful but we are expecting a cold front and the temps will be in the low 20’s in less than 48 hours. I am protecting the new tomatoes, peppers and black eyed susans that I started from seed. They will be…
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Ferns and Colors
A cool Friday Its been cooler today. The rain came in early this morning. Waiting on an early delivery of pine bark mulch at the Vestavia Hills Mens Garden, I could feel the temperature dropping. It will be in the upper 30’s tonight but gratefully it is not as cold as weather further to our…
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It’s New Years Eve
The mild weather is encouraging blooming. The leaves are all down so the color is a welcome relief. We are expecting some frost nest week so time to offer some protection to the tender plants.
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Dec 26 Stroll through Birmingham Botanical Gardens
It is that beautiful weather that teases us in winter. The temp is in the 70’s and the sun is shining. It is temporary but so wonderful. Today we strolled through the BBG and found bloomers and buds to enjoy. All these could be found in yards in Central Alabama.
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Merry Christmas
Just two days before Christmas and we just had our first frost this morning. I checked on the Mens Garden this afternoon and there seems to have been little frost damage. Here are my Five for Friday one day early. Merry Christmas to all and God bless us everyone.