Top row: Phantom hydrangea, single daisy, Hidden ginger Bottom row: Limelight hydrangea, Purple coneflowers, Black-eyed Susans Have a blessed week! Shalom, Dottie
Alabama
Six On Saturday: Spring is Here!
Along the Coastal South of the United States, spring has definitely sprung. Although it’s possible to have another freeze, we also have some days in the upper 70s to lower 80s. The plants have gotten the message, especially the weeds. Today, I’ll review what has been happening in February in my garden. The weed vs. … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Spring is Here!
Bellingrath Gardens Winter Walk
Yall really don’t want to see my garden today for Six on Saturday. It’s a cold, windy day in South Alabama, and several light freezes have decimated the tropicals. I have lots of clean-up to do, so I’ll take you back there another day. Wouldn’t you rather see what the professionals can do? So on … Continue reading Bellingrath Gardens Winter Walk
Six on Saturday: Almost Too Perfect
After a stormy start to this week, the past few days have been spectacular. Mid 70s, very low humidity (rare!), sunny with a little breeze. This is as good as it gets here, so I’m taking advantage by staying outside as much as possible. I’ve worked a little, sat a lot, and thanked the Lord … Continue reading Six on Saturday: Almost Too Perfect
SIX ON SATURDAY: Bellingrath Gardens
What better way could I choose to spend some time than strolling around the pathways of a lovely garden? That is exactly what I did this week when I went down to Bellingrath Gardens in deepest Lower Alabama. Seeing the beauty of a place like this feeds my soul. I’ll stick with the required six … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: Bellingrath Gardens
SIX ON SATURDAY: End of March 2021
This week ushered in heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms for part of at least three days. Thankfully, we didn't have tornados as they did in the other parts of the state. I got a little work done in the yard, but not nearly what it needs. A new yard guy was supposed to start Tuesday, … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: End of March 2021
Six on Saturday: The Gulf Coast’s Six Seasons
Today is Saturday, March 6. Quick! Tell me in what season we are now. Astute thinkers might ask first, “Are you speaking of the northern hemisphere or southern hemisphere?” Ok. That does make a difference, but I’m in the northern hemisphere. The discerning reader might note that although the vernal equinox won’t be here for … Continue reading Six on Saturday: The Gulf Coast’s Six Seasons
Dottie Lovelady Rogers 