Today’s title comes from a line in an old gospel hymn by Thomas Dorsey, “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” The lyrics say: Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on. Let me stand. I am tired. I am weak. I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on by the light. Take … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Tired, Weak, Worn
I'm closing out the month showing a variety of fungi I found during our very wet July. The heat, humidity, and overabundance of rain have provided a welcoming environment. The different colors and shapes fascinate me. The last time I was in a local bookstore, I picked up a reference book on mushrooms to identify … Continue reading Six on Saturday: July Fungi
Top row: Phantom hydrangea, single daisy, Hidden ginger Bottom row: Limelight hydrangea, Purple coneflowers, Black-eyed Susans Have a blessed week! Shalom, Dottie
I know the tenth commandment says we should not desire anything that belongs to our neighbor, but I come pretty close to breaking this one when I look around my neighbor's lovely garden. We have lived next door to each other for thirty-seven years. We have shared plants, ideas, weeds, and especially friendship throughout that … Continue reading Six On Saturday: My Neighbor’s Garden
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
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
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
Dottie Lovelady Rogers 