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 let a full month of Spring slip by without posting a Six on Saturday. Yes, it was a busy month, but March had five Saturdays. My excuse was that my only free Saturday was just two weeks after my February post, and I thought I'd have more to share as the month went on. … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: What was I Thinking?!
I have more than six photos to show you, but they're grouped into six categories. We find ways to bend the rules, don't we? FORSYTHIA & CAROLINA JASMINE The top/featured picture shows a forsythia shrub at the back corner of the tool shed. This is about as good as it gets most years. It had … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: Spring is Here!
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
I’m so grateful for the recent rain and cooler weather. It’s looking more like autumn around here, which gives me some new energy to cross things off my “To Do” list. As Shep and I walk around the yard each morning, I inspect my camellias, watching the buds swell, and rejoicing when I see a … Continue reading Six On Saturday: But Who’s Counting?
Yes, I know I haven’t posted in a while—six weeks, to be exact. But the garden hasn’t been great this summer. Extreme heat and severe drought have taken a toll on some of my most dependable plants. But you can still find something blooming 365 days per year somewhere out there, so I’ll show you … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: End of September 2023
Dottie Lovelady Rogers 