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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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So far in 2013
I bought this spectacular houseplant Dracaena ‘Lemon Surprise’ at Sweat Peas Nursery in Birmingham. Sweat Peas Nursery is directly across from my hair salon, Salon U, and I’m thinking of offering Mark an extra large tip to swivel my chair … Continue reading
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What you Missed – Part 1
In reviewing my 2012 pictures, I realized there were some great shots that never made it into a blog. These are my favorites from the first half of the year. The houseplant, walking iris blooms in February. They call it … Continue reading
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Helleborus don’t get Vacation
This is pretty much my motto whenever I go on vacation. The cruise ship agrees. One more New Years Vacation picture. Did the maid think the shoes should be tip-toeing so they wouldn’t disturb us when they start dancing? I couldn’t … 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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Plants Hummingbirds Love
I have several hummingbirds in my garden. I think of them as the helicopters of the bird world. I don’t have any feeders, but I have hundreds of flowering plants. The pictures for this blog are hummingbird-hotspots. I don’t know … Continue reading
Welcome to the Lake
I usually run outside yelling and waving, but nothing says, “Welcome to the lake” like a big bouquet of cut flowers. They belong on the kitchen counter. The only reason they’re on the deck in blazing sun is to pose for this picture. I’m always reluctant to cut … Continue reading
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Crazy
It’s been a crazy week. The 11 people who just left call me either Peggy, Maggie, Magdalena, Mag Pie or Aunt Peggy. I’ve known the four girls since grade school. They brought their families, and we had a blast for … Continue reading
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
Combinations
I’m really pleased with how this bed turned out. It’s new this year, and most of the plants are making their debut performance in my garden. I love them all, but the bunnies love the ones with the little wire … Continue reading
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