Author Archives: Peggy Hill

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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How to Water Plants Until They are Established

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Peggy Hill

This week I’m on my other blog for Alabama Gardener Magazine talking about the native plants I added to my garden. I’m also having a wonderful time planting all the stuff I bought at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens plant sale. … Continue reading →

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How to Plant Garlic

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Peggy Hill

The blog consultant guy suggested a few changes. I think his best tip was that I ditch clever titles like ‘Vanquish your Vampires’, and stick to something people might actually search for. So I might go back and change some … Continue reading →

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Native Plants and Wildflowers

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Peggy Hill

This week I’m celebrating my article, ‘The Need for Natives’ in the October issue of Alabama Gardener Magazine, by talking about some of the great native plants that Mother Nature gave me. Read all about them on my new blog for … Continue reading →

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A Prize-Worthy Planter

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Peggy Hill

Note added 12-17-14: My Mensa-smart sister Pat recently advised me that there are certain things I can get away with saying live and in-person, but they don’t always come off well in an article where no one can see my … Continue reading →

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I’m not Here

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Peggy Hill

This week I’m at my blog for Alabama Gardener Magazine ‘Peggy’s Picks – Tales from a Plant Ho‘. I’m talking about all the fabulous stuff I got at the Independent Garden Center show. I alternate between the two sites, so I’ll … Continue reading →

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Fred’s Favorites

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I met Fred, the only man to ever crash girls’ weekend, last spring at Melinda’s house, and we developed a very special connection. I was so glad to see him again. He came with Melinda and Christie to my fifth and final … Continue reading →

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Exciting

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Peggy Hill

The fifth and final girls’ weekend for 2013 just ended. It was very exciting. I’m working on a post about that for later this week, but in the meantime this is just a quick post to tell you the other … 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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