Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

An Evergreen Container for Winter

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Peggy Hill

Last weekend I was in Asheville, North Carolina for my niece’s wedding. – Congratulations Rachel and Jared!! – We had a marvelous time, thanks in part to the great accommodations. Our luxury condo at Posh gave us enough room so that the … Continue reading →

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Larry Miller’s Garden

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Peggy Hill

Gardening makes you happier. That’s a fact. There’s something in the soil that releases a chemical in your brain…or something like that. And recent studies indicate that gardening makes you smarter too. It’s only a matter of time until they … Continue reading →

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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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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I was pondering how I could possibly travel from Alabama to Maine and see my niece, Devin, perform the lead female role in The Boothbay Playhouse production of The Fantasticks. Suddenly, I had what could possibly be the best idea … Continue reading →

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I’m Working on it

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I’ve been very busy lately. I have 3 articles in the Oct. issue of Alabama Gardener Magazine, and I just got back from girls’ weekend last Sunday. I’m working on a blog post about the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, but … Continue reading →

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Mobile Botanical Gardens

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I’m still having trouble with this damned article. It’s a travel article for Alabama Gardener Magazine about public gardens across the state with an emphasis on take-away ideas. The page and a half I wrote sucks, and I’m thinking of … Continue reading →

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The Huntsville Botanical Gardens on the First Day of Spring

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I wasn’t going to post a blog this week because I’m late on a deadline, and my childhood Catholic guilt kicks in whenever I do anything other than work on that damn article. But after six exasperating hours I only … Continue reading →

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Bellingrath Gardens

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I am so busy, I’m starting to stress, and that’s not like me. One of the things stressing me out is that I had a nice little blog about my trip to Bellingrath Gardens all written and ready to post … Continue reading →

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The Trifecta of Gardening Bliss

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I have just experienced the trifecta of gardening bliss. That’s when you time your trip to Mobile so that in addition to visiting the Mobile Botanical Gardens and Bellingrath Gardens and Home, you can tour the Mobile Festival of Flowers – … Continue reading →

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Nashville Lawn and Garden Show – Part 2

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Peggy Hill

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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