I'm a bit distracted today, and frustrated with back pain again. I think I can do things when my back doesn't hurt, but forget that overdoing it causes the pain to return. Evidently, I'm a slow learner. Or maybe just stubborn. Anyway, let's look at my garden as we close out this beautiful month of … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: May or Maybe Not
I’m sure I’ve mentioned several times in this blog that my maternal grandmother loved white flowers. She said she loved to see them shining in the moonlight. Well, I do too. Today I can show you six types of white flowers blooming in my garden, and Granny would be proud. The top photo is an … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: Granny’s White Flowers
I was up before daylight this morning, but the cardinals were already singing. Shep and I went out to enjoy the foggy quiet of the garden, but one after another, the wrens, woodpeckers, chickadees, and thrashers joined in song. Not to be outdone, the neighborhood rooster also made his presence known. No sounds of silence … Continue reading Six on Saturday: Foggy April Morning
We've had some beautiful Spring days recently, but I see Summer coming just around the corner. The last vestiges of cool weather have motivated me to do more garden tasks that should have been done weeks ago. Ah, well! I'm not working for a grade like I did in college, and nobody cares but me, … Continue reading Six on Saturday: Variations on a Theme
“April is the cruelest month.” – T.S. Elliott “April is the kindest month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden.” – Marty Rubin So which is it? It probably depends on who you ask and where you are. April started with deadly tornadoes in the United States. We welcome … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: April 1, 2023
Why do we put up with March's indecision about his identity? Is he winter, or is he spring? From week to week, we never know what's coming next. But then again, we indulge him, giving some grace. After all, he's only three. The banana shrub has a few blooms now, but not enough to perfume … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Fickle March
I should just call this Seven on Saturday because I can’t seem to stick with six. The top photo shows my Japanese magnolia’s last blooms in front of a couple of azaleas in my backyard. When this magnolia matures, she will be lovely. Gaudy azaleas are demanding our attention these days, and I’ll gladly … Continue reading Six on Saturday. Make that Seven
Dottie Lovelady Rogers 