I’m so pleased with the way things are coming along in the garden. The combination of blooming shrubs, perennials, and annuals is keeping things interesting for now. The back center bed may be too full, but I had to get drastic after it was hit hard by one of our hurricanes last year. The tree … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: An Abundance of Flowers
Today’s blog is a quick one. I’ve grouped six photos of pinks and purples growing now in my garden beds and planters. When you look at the big picture of our yard, you see lots of green. To find the colorful bright spots, you have to walk around and search out the colors. You know … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: In the Details
I'm excited to share Six on Saturday with you this week because some of my favorite flowers are blooming now. They are spread out around the front and back gardens, so the total effect is not a big "wow," but you don't have to go far before you come across something pretty. Right in the … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Some of My Favorites
What better way could I choose to spend some time than strolling around the pathways of a lovely garden? That is exactly what I did this week when I went down to Bellingrath Gardens in deepest Lower Alabama. Seeing the beauty of a place like this feeds my soul. I’ll stick with the required six … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: Bellingrath Gardens
I am so excited about some new plants I bought this week at the Botanical Gardens Plantasia sale. As I tidy up the flower beds and prepare them for more spring planting, I’m planning places for my new additions. Before you see those, I want to show you some of my azaleas blooming now. The … Continue reading SIX ON SATURDAY: Some New Additions
On this last day of October, I'm anticipating the last two months of 2020 to be better than the other ten months of this year. I suppose that's due to the good feelings elicited by holiday memories. And I'm holding on to my optimism for 2021. I'll spare you the pictures of our yard full … Continue reading Six On Saturday: Bye Bye October
A thunderstorm woke me up this morning, and we’re supposed to have showers throughout the day. That’s a good thing since the garden was getting pretty dry. I don’t wait until Saturday to take pictures to share with you, so let it rain! I had already planned the six flower photos to post, but I … Continue reading Six On Saturday: October Slowdown
