Tag: spring
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Its Finally Spring 24 March 2023
The calendar says that its spring now. Nature has agreed and so the last few days have been beautiful with warm sunny days. Since we have had sufficient rainfall, the plant world is definitely making steady progress. The effects of the hard freezes this winter have definitely left their mark. However, signs of new leaves…
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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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Shade and sun
We have been through a few rainy days brought on by a tropical depression coming off the Gulf of Mexico. The sun has returned today and the garden will now burst forth. The trees and shrubs are fully arrayed in their leafy glory so there is plenty of shade. The shade will protect the more…
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Natives and Butterflies 29April2022
The glorious weather continues here in Beautiful Alabama and the yard tasks are numerous. There have been a lot of butterflies this week and I did manage a good photo of a Tiger Swallowtail. My tomato and pepper plants are in the ground and growing. Soon, I will be replacing the daffodils in containers with…
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Irises, Columbines and More 22 April 2022
Greetings from the sunny Southeast USA. The weather is definitely warming and the days are lengthening. The flowering plants are responding with glorious displays. The work in the garden is never ending since the weeds enjoy this weather too. The tree canopy is now filled with leaves that are a darker green. I hope you…
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The Project and Fort Worth 15 April 2022
As the weather warms and the days lengthen, we are blessed my more green leaves and more blooms. It is such a grand season. The spring rains have been ample and thankfully not excessive. Today is Good Friday which the locals say is the date to begin planting the tender types. I have already set…
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A Taste of Spring 8 April 2022
We are having a couple of blustery days but warming temperatures are coming next week. Good Friday is the day for setting out tender plants so next week the tomatoes will be planted. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens had the Spring Plant Sale this week. Beautiful plants were available. I volunteered in the trees and shrubs…
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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. …
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Spring Bloomers 25 March 2022
The weather is now definitely warmer and the forecast shows no sign of frost. This past weekend, my wife and I enjoyed a trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast where we visited Bellingrath Garden in Theodore and Mobile Botanical Gardens. At home, more ferns and bulbs are emerging. Of course, along with them, there are…
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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…