Monthly Archives: May 2014

How to Keep Birds Away

“Look Peggy, I think that bird has a nest in that bush.” “I don’t think so Dale. That’s a blueberry bush. Damn birds want my berries.” This was obviously a berry-emergency that demanded immediate action. So I tied a piece … Continue reading

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How to Root Cuttings

It’s been crazy, springtime busy around here, and it’s also crazy beautiful. The mountain laurel in my yard peaked on Mother’s Day weekend. That’s our newest addition to the family, Layla. Isn’t she cute? Anyway, one of the things that … Continue reading

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Spring in the Garden

Every two weeks, I’m going to post pictures of my front garden on my other blog, the one that I write for Alabama Gardener magazine. I think that’ll be interesting to see how the garden changes through the growing season. … Continue reading

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