May is the epitome of perfection in the garden. Of course, April is always a close second, and March was glorious, but May bursts out in more varieties of blooms. Only because of what I have planted over the years in my yard, May is my favorite month. But that's today. Ask me again in … Continue reading Six On Saturday: May Just May Be My Favorite
Seasons
Six On Saturday: Unpredictable March
Our weather is taking us on a roller coaster ride this month. After some lovely warm days in the 70s and 80s, the forecast for tonight is back down below freezing. We are a couple of weeks past our average last freeze, and all the plants have been blooming accordingly. I’ll throw a covering over … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Unpredictable March
Photo-a-Day Challenge Week 1
The graduate school I attended in Nashville, Tennessee, had a highly creative curriculum in the late 1970s. Scarritt focused on preparing people for different lay ministries like Christian education for all ages, missions, music, and social work. It was related to the United Methodist Church, which was being very experimental in those days with approaches … Continue reading Photo-a-Day Challenge Week 1
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!
SIX ON SATURDAY: January 1, 2022
As I write this, it’s a drizzly, dreary first day of January on the Gulf Coast. Although I’m still dealing with a few technical issues, I can finally write blog posts again for my WordPress site. That being the case, I’ll show you the current state of my garden. I’ll start with the top photo … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: January 1, 2022
Ch Ch Changes (apologies to David Bowie)
They say, “The only sure things in life are death and taxes.” I have to add one more: change. That’s so huge, and I don’t know how “they” missed it. It may be disconcerting sometimes, but nothing stays the same in this world. Get used to it. I’m sure you can quickly rattle off many … Continue reading Ch Ch Changes (apologies to David Bowie)
Six On Saturday April 10, 2021
If you remember my post from last month on our Gulf Coast’s Six Seasons, it won’t surprise you that we are transitioning from spring into American Summer. I feel sorry for those of you who are still getting snow, but I’ll envy your wonderful summers when we’re sweltering in a four-month sauna that doesn’t let … Continue reading Six On Saturday April 10, 2021