Category Archives: It Just Grew There

Moving Forward

The good news is that my article ‘The Buzz about Backyard Bees’ is going to be in nine state magazines. And for the second year in a row, I’m assigned a ‘Hot Plant’ article for every issue of Alabama Gardener … Continue reading

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Dad and Mountain Laurel

Mother Nature planted mountain laurel all over this property, and it is spectacular right now. Dad was visiting, and since he is 92 and still carries a chainsaw in his trunk, just in case he wants to cut something – … Continue reading

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Native Azaleas and Makin’ Shit Up

The native azaleas are wonderful. I assume they’re native. We paid earnest money for this property 20+ years ago. Back then, if you wanted to campout with friends, you had to pack in from about a half mile away, or … Continue reading

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Dogwoods and Unanswered Questions

I’ve not quite caught up with myself yet. I still need to post two part 2s, but the dogwoods are in full, glorious bloom, and spring is so wonderful, and I just had to show you. The man Dale met … Continue reading

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I Like to Move it, Move it

I often sing while I work in the garden. It amuses me. The title of this post is part of the lyrics to my transplanting song. (My weeding song is ‘Another one Bites the Dust’.) This teeny-tiny wildflower is a … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions

The other day I went to check on the Spanish bluebells. They’re planted along the drive, down where it crosses the creek. (My neighbor will certainly check that direction before peeing in the woods again.) On my way back to … Continue reading

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Gifts from Mother Nature

 I am always pleased when Mother Nature gives me gifts. This is butterfly pea (Clitoria mariana). Last year I collected and sowed some seed, and although that didn’t work, now there is a second plant next to the first! Thank you … Continue reading

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Woodland Iris

 These little crested iris (Iris cristata) grow wild in the woods around my house. Last year I transplanted some into the garden. They have really appreciated the good soil and a little more light. They never looked this good in their … Continue reading

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Cranefly Orchids

Imagine how my wine connoisseur friend, John, feels when he’s going through his cellar and finds a fabulous bottle he had totally forgotten he had; (I’m fairly certain this happens a lot.) or how Marilyn feels when she is doing … Continue reading

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