Category Archives: Plant Ho

Fun Traditions

I love traditions and fun parties. For us, 4th of July is both. One of the guests was my ex-daughter-in-law Kristy. Her sandbox wedding to Jesse ended in 2nd grade when Jesse decided he was too young to be tied … Continue reading

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Advice

You can only do what you can do, and that’s all you can do. I say that all the time, and last week posting a blog was beyond what I could do. I did walk around the garden last Tuesday … Continue reading

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I’m Behind

I’m behind on weeding, mulching, planting, staking, watering, deadheading and absolutely everything else I need to do. I should have posted a blog last week, but I was gone. In fact, I posted the last blog from a hotel in … Continue reading

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Liz’s Favorites

I missed a post last week, but I have a good excuse. My dad and cousin Cathy were here, and then my friend Liz visited for a few days. I’m not talking about my platter sister, Liz S. this post … Continue reading

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Coming Home

I returned home from girls’ weekend on April 15th. I’d only been away for 5 days, but it seemed that spring had arrived while I was gone and was waiting to greet me. What else was waiting to greet me … Continue reading

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Follow-ups

I recently said, “Next time Jesse comes home, I’ll take a picture of him with the tree like we did the day he helped me plant it. You’ll be amazed…at what a nice looking young man he is…and then you’ll … Continue reading

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Nashville Lawn and Garden Show – Part 2

One good reason to attend shows like this is to look for inspiration, and this pretty little garden by PeacescapeS is full of neat ideas. I was hunting ideas for my latest project. Imagine that broken-down futon frame is a lovely five … Continue reading

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I’m Excited

This spring is going to be amazing! It kicks off with the Nashville Lawn & Garden Show Feb. 28 – March 3. Blue and I always have so much fun, and we meet the nicest people. I posted some pictures … Continue reading

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Peggy’s Pick

Last weekend I had a looming deadline for a Peggy’s Pick article in the March issue of Alabama Gardener Magazine, and I had a little trouble deciding what to pick. I needed something where I already had great pictures or something I could photograph. First I looked … Continue reading

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October Bouquets

One of the few perks of having a mother who is a wild and crazy plant ho is that she bedazzles your house with beautiful bouquets for your pumpkin carving party. Wondering what to pick at this time of year? … Continue reading

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