I’ve been taking a much-needed break from social media, but I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to review my garden on this last day of April. The first part of the month served up several severe storms, but the weather has been beautiful in the last couple of weeks. We’ve replaced one of our … Continue reading Six on Saturday: April Slips Away
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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
Six on Saturday: April 2, 2022, Quick Six
In today's Quick Six collage, I've chosen all pale or whitish flowers. TOP ROW: 1. Kureme Azalea, Christmas Snow 2. Buds on Michelia, Banana Shrub 3. Photina blossoms BOTTOM ROW: 4. My neighbor's spectacular cherry tree 5. Indica Azalea, Mrs. G.G. Gerbing 6. Encore Azalea, Autumn Angel Shalom, Dottie
Six on Saturday: End of March 2022
I used to be able to work out in the yard all day. Then it became a half-day, and later down to two or three hours. So now, well, just a word to you young gardeners: aim for maintenance-free as much as possible. I never planned on getting old or my body rebelling. However, I … Continue reading Six on Saturday: End of March 2022
Six on Saturday: Quick Six March 5, 2022
You're busy; I'm busy. How about a quick six today? These flowers are blooming in my garden today. The top row is (left to right): 1. Magnolia "Jane" just opening 2. Southern Indica Azalea "Mrs. G.G. Gerbing 3. Southern Indica Azalea "Pride of Mobile. The bottom row shows 4. Southern Indica Azalea "Formosa" 5. "Tete-a-tete" … Continue reading Six on Saturday: Quick Six March 5, 2022
Six on Saturday: A Quick Six
My front camellia has not been doing well this season. Part of it has died, but one shoot remains and has bloomed infrequently since October. There a still a few buds left to open. I've introduced my Twitter friends to Queen Bessie, but I'm happy to show her to you today. I bought and planted … Continue reading Six on Saturday: A Quick Six
Six On Saturday January 8 2022
This week in the garden.