I’m showing lots of color on this first Saturday in July. My six flower selections range from A to Z, but I’m showing my vincas out of order in the top photo, because they make a better feature presentation. Vinca minor is an annual, also known as common periwinkle. I planted most of the flat … Continue reading Six on Saturday: July 2nd A to Z
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Six or Seven on Saturday: Caladiums
In my early gardening efforts, I didn’t appreciate what caladiums could do in the garden. I thought they were boring. But over the last few years, oh wow! I’m still learning, as I am with everything in life, but I’m loving the variety that they bring. In my Zone 8 garden, these tropicals usually come … Continue reading Six or Seven on Saturday: Caladiums
Six On Saturday: One Place in Twelve Months Part 1
Besides showing spectacular flowers, some of my fellow Twitter gardeners come up with some clever ideas. One who goes by @AlbertSnail (aka Sophie) presented a new hashtag in early January, #1PlaceIn12Months. Participants could choose one spot and take a picture to post on social media each month in 2022. I thought it was a great … Continue reading Six On Saturday: One Place in Twelve Months Part 1
Six on Saturday: Pretty in Pink
I have lots of pink right now - pinks and pinkish shades. It's a joyful color, don't you think? Psalm 66:1 says, "Shout for joy to God, all the earth." Maybe the earth shouts in flowers. Shalom, Dottie
Six On Saturday: “June is Bustin’ Out All Over.”
I’ve had that song (see blog title) in my head all week. It’s from the old Broadway musical Carousel. It had some good Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes but a terrible storyline and unsympathetic characters. It just goes to show that you shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. I worked in the garden several … Continue reading Six On Saturday: “June is Bustin’ Out All Over.”
Six On Saturday: Quick Six May 14, 2022
Just a collage today with six things from my garden. This week I've put in overtime out there because the summer weather is quickly approaching. I'm trying to finalize planting for a while and continuing to make the beds more presentable. My six photos are (1) Easter lilies (2) Abelia (3) Frosted orange azalea (still … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Quick Six May 14, 2022
Six on Saturday: Walk Around the Yard
If you were approaching our backyard by the double gate, Shep would not be sitting calmly as he waits. He would be barking ferociously until you are within ten feet, then he’d run and hide. Our guard dog. The top photo shows not only our Australian Shepherd but the little red Encore Autumn Fire azalea … Continue reading Six on Saturday: Walk Around the Yard