For many years, I set a goal of finishing most of my Spring/Summer gardening by July 4th. After that date, the weather becomes too intense to complete much work. Between the heat and the mosquitos, I try to stay indoors until late autumn brings more pleasant conditions. I got a late start on spring work … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: Six Areas of My Garden
I’m sitting here, looking at my calendar for the month of April and realize why I’m tired. I thought March was busy, but April’s activities were a very different sort. This is not a Six on Saturday blog today, but I’m throwing in some garden pictures with paragraphs that have nothing to do with the … Continue reading April 30, 2024: Where Did the Month Go?
Winter is cruel on the Gulf Coast of the United States. Most of the time, we can expect chilly nights and pleasantly cool daytime temperatures. But January brought several hard freezes that decimated our more tender plants. We’re bouncing back with some lovely days now, and I’ve put my heavy coat back in the hall … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: February is Here
I feel like I should start this blog with, "Well, it's been a quiet week in Lake Woebegon." Does anyone remember A Prairie Home Companion on Saturday evenings? I thought of this because I want to share my week with you. Some things were typical December activities and others were just enjoyable highlights. And I'll still share … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Something different
After the “bright blue weather” of October, we’ve entered the grey days of November. And it’s glorious! I planted some pansies and other things a couple of weeks ago, but the dirt was so dry I had to fill each little hole with water and let it perk through to soak the thirsty soil. We’ve … Continue reading Grey Day
I’m really enjoying being outside on these lovely autumn days. From my morning walk around the yard with Shep to evenings on the deck with my husband, watching the leaves fall and getting some much-needed gardening done is a pleasure. I was delighted to find the season’s first blossom on my camellias. This has always … Continue reading End of October: Finally Fall
It’s hot. Yesterday I ran errands and posted a photo on Twitter showing my car’s dashboard registering an outdoor temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, two hours later it registered 103. I thank the Lord for air conditioning, but I feel for laborers whose jobs require them to work outside every day. The grass is … Continue reading July’s Eight on Saturday
Dottie Lovelady Rogers 