Author Archives: Peggy Hill

Exciting News

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Peggy Hill

I have lots of exciting news! First, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ fall plant sale is this weekend, October 18 and 19. Here’s a link to more information. And second, they used a picture of me shopping at last year’s sale … Continue reading →

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Peggy Hill

Last Monday we were in Nashville to see the band Leftover Salmon perform at the Ryman. I’m going to buy the recording from the show because I’m fairly certain that I’ll be able to hear myself screaming and cheering at … Continue reading →

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My Garden and Synchronized Swimming on Girls’ Weekend

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Peggy Hill

Girls’ Weekend 2014 #4 just ended, and we recorded a video to address the three things that we’ve discussed for over a decade: What to say when people ask, “What do you do on Girls’ Weekend?” How are we going … Continue reading →

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Vertical Garden at Birmingham Airport

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Peggy Hill

I have neglected my garden and my blog, and concentrated my efforts on doing what little I can to help Leandra through this most difficult time. Thank you for your prayers and kind thoughts. Because I didn’t want to leave … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday and Pretty Pictures from July 4th

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Peggy Hill

Our friend, John Garrett, took these pictures during the July 4th weekend.

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The Saddest Thing Ever

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Peggy Hill

My family is going through the saddest thing we have ever dealt with. This is what my 28-year-old daughter, Leandra, posted on her Facebook page: My soul mate was buried today. The love of my life . . . He … Continue reading →

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How to Control the Hibiscus Sawfly

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Peggy Hill

It’s that time of year again, when it’s so humid that the camera has to adjust for about 20 minutes before it can take a decent picture. It’s also the time of year when the hibiscus sawfly devours my hibiscus. … Continue reading →

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How to Harvest Garlic

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Peggy Hill

I wrote a post last fall titled ‘How to Plant Garlic‘, and if you followed those instructions, then you probably have lots of garlic in the garden, and you might want to cut the flower stalks off them. It’s hard … Continue reading →

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How to Keep Birds Away

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Peggy Hill

“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

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Peggy Hill

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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