Category Archives: What’s Blooming?

Dad’s Visit

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Peggy Hill

I’m still planning on posting about the Native Plant Conference, but my dad arrived last Thursday for a nice visit. He is a big fan of my blog, and within a few hours he said, “You should show people what … Continue reading →

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Bulb Planting Tip

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Peggy Hill

 For me, the hardest thing about writing a blog is trying to narrow down the multitude of things I want to say. Should I talk about how great the pineapple sage looks? It’s been blooming since October, and now it’s … Continue reading →

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I Love my Garden

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Peggy Hill

Often, as I walk around the garden, my mind is full of thoughts such as, “Damn those mealy bugs! I need to spray again.” or “I better get that weed pulled before it spreads its evil seed all over.” Or … Continue reading →

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Container Gardening – Part 2

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Peggy Hill

I have more containers than I could fit in one blog.  In Container Gardening part 1, I posted pictures of my potted garden at the garage. This first picture is a close-up of a portion of the right-hand side. (I … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Lily (Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’)

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Peggy Hill

     I’m quite smitten with this one! He arrived from Plant Delights Nursery in spring of 2009. This is the first time he’s bloomed, but I probably slowed him down with all the moving about. I learned about this … Continue reading →

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Guest Photographer Extraordinaire

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Peggy Hill

We enjoyed a fabulous 4th of July weekend with some old friends and some newer friends. Among the guests was today’s guest photographer, Kristy. She took every picture in this blog. (I just learned that in addition to being a … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Peggy Hill

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with our first house guests of the season, Dale’s old high school friends Sue and Greg, and the garden was looking pretty good. If you want more information on hydrangeas including how to … Continue reading →

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Iris

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Peggy Hill

My husband Dale is a school teacher. A few years ago, one of the parents gave him a bag of bearded iris as an end of the school year present. I was thrilled!! They have done well, and I’ll need … Continue reading →

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I’m Tired of Ugly Pictures

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Peggy Hill

The tornados that devastated many places all around me last week did no damage to the garden or structures, (all my damage was done the week before) but I’m in the mood for pretty pictures. I try and use things … Continue reading →

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Woodland Iris

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Peggy Hill

 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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