Category Archives: Tips and Stuff

I’m Not Going to do That

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Peggy Hill

This picture of the fabulous Pennisetum ‘Princess Caroline’ was part of a recent blog. I was going to give you a handy tip to help remember how to spell it, but I knew that since I mention her daughter and … Continue reading →

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Managing Mosquitoes and Deliciousness

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Peggy Hill

Most of the figs aren’t ready yet, but a few ripened early, and Monica made this wonderful appetizer. It was DELICIOUS! The figs are stuffed with goat cheese, thyme, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. … Continue reading →

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Advice

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Peggy Hill

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

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Peggy Hill

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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Plants Hummingbirds Love

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Peggy Hill

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 →

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Winners

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Peggy Hill

Whether or not you win the pruners you can still be a winner in the garden. My article ‘Less Work, More Fun’ is on the Alabama Gardener Magazine website, it has some excellent recommendations, and you should go read it. … Continue reading →

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Call a Spade – a Spade

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Peggy Hill

My mama taught me, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” I try and follow her advice when it comes to people, but with regard to gardening tools let’s just call a spade – a spade; … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Lake

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Peggy Hill

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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Congratulations

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Peggy Hill

My lovely and talented daughter Leandra took the picture on the cover of this month’s Alabama Gardener Magazine – very exciting. Additional congratulations to her for getting a job. It may just be temporary, but it’s a start. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Peggy Hill

Grandma June taught me one of life’s great secrets when I was six years old. “Do you want some ice cream?” I replied, “It’s almost dinner time, daddy won’t let me have ice cream now.” She said, “Go sit on … Continue reading →

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