Author Archives: Peggy Hill

Spring Deliveries – Part I

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Peggy Hill

 If I could do a cartwheel, I’d be flippin’ right now. This combination is amazing! The flowering plant is a Lenten Rose (Helleborus ‘Winter Moonbeam’). It came in the mail on Wednesday with two other plants. I usually don’t start … Continue reading →

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Four Great Conifers

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Peggy Hill

In the summer my potted garden is overflowing with colorful plants. After they’re gone, I can’t stand to stare at the empty pots all winter, so last fall I bought these two great, slow growing, dwarf conifers from Tiny Treasures Nursery. They should … Continue reading →

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A Garden Prayer

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Peggy Hill

I was in the poetry section of Barnes and Noble, and struck up a conversation with a classy looking woman. My grandmother-in-law had always seemed the definition of Southern charm and hospitality, and this woman reminded me of her. She … Continue reading →

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Cranefly Orchids

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Peggy Hill

Imagine how my wine connoisseur friend, John, feels when he’s going through his cellar and finds a fabulous bottle he had totally forgotten he had; (I’m fairly certain this happens a lot.) or how Marilyn feels when she is doing … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming the Second Half of January

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Peggy Hill

I won this phenomenal orchid in a raffle at the garden club meeting yesterday!! I’m positive it is the universe’s way of saying “Hey Peggy. You need more plants.” The only thing blooming in the garden is witch hazel, and … Continue reading →

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Garden Stuff I did in January

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Peggy Hill

You may read this and think “Maybe I should do something like that.”, or you may think “That Peggy is CRAZY. It’s January.” Either way, there’s lots of time until spring, or I’m just getting started.  On the 7th I … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my Garden – Part 2

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Peggy Hill

“Welcome to my Garden – Part 1” was a trip from the car to the front door and then looking out the window at the lake. Let’s review a little, and then go to one of my favorite areas. This … Continue reading →

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I’m Very Concerned

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Peggy Hill

Yesterday I stopped at Heatherly Farms to get a bag of potting soil, and of course I had to look around. The nice lady who works there seemed bored of her year end paperwork, and we struck up a conversation. … Continue reading →

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What’s blooming the first half of January?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Peggy Hill

Not much, but I found a few. This is my showiest bloom. It’s an amaryllis, a lovely and thoughtful gift from one of the garden club ladies. Don’t you love how sharing plants is a little connection between gardeners?  I’m … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my Garden – Part 1

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Peggy Hill

As a way of introducing myself, let me introduce my favorite place on earth, MY GARDEN!! Welcome! This is the view as you pull up in your car. It is a pale comparison to its summer glory, but I’ve been … Continue reading →

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