Author Archives: Peggy Hill

My First Give-Away

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Peggy Hill

I never thought this day would come. Another pruner has taken the place of the Felcos that always hung from my pocket. I know what your thinking, “Hey, wait, aren’t you going to tell us about girls weekend? The story from … Continue reading →

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Who has seen the wind?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Peggy Hill

Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I, but when the trees bow down their heads, the wind is passing by. Those are the lyrics to a song I learned in girl scout camp, and that’s a pampas grass illustrating … 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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Crazy

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Peggy Hill

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 →

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Spinning

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Peggy Hill

There is so much to show you. I wish I had more time, but for the next 5 days I’m serving dinner to an even dozen. The number may go up if crazy Colleen can work things out. Entertaining and … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Garden

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Peggy Hill

Even at 8:00 a.m. it’s so sizzling steamy the camera must become acustomed to the air before I can take a picture. Sadly the air is not the only thing steaming around here. Next time you pray for world peace, please include my … Continue reading →

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Paradise Found – Part 3

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Peggy Hill

My mama didn’t raise no fool. It is obvious from recent comments that you want to see more of Connie’s garden, and I’m going to show you. I first posted about Connie and Barry’s garden in Paradise Found part 1 and … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Peggy Hill

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 →

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Combinations

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Peggy Hill

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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