Category Archives: I love this plant

The Need for Natives

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Peggy Hill

The Need for Natives is the title of an article I’m writing for the October issue of Alabama Gardener Magazine, and it’s also the title of the speech I gave to the garden club gals. I think it went well, … Continue reading →

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So far in 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I bought this spectacular houseplant Dracaena ‘Lemon Surprise’ at Sweat Peas Nursery in Birmingham. Sweat Peas Nursery is directly across from my hair salon, Salon U, and I’m thinking of offering Mark an extra large tip to swivel my chair … Continue reading →

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What’s your Name?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I had to go through all my 2013 pictures, and I was surprised at how many great pictures never made it into a blog. I think the reason this pretty dahlia never hit the blog is because I’m not quite sure … Continue reading →

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What you Missed – Part 1

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Peggy Hill

In reviewing my 2012 pictures, I realized there were some great shots that never made it into a blog. These are my favorites from the first half of the year. The houseplant, walking iris blooms in February. They call it … Continue reading →

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Helleborus don’t get Vacation

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Peggy Hill

This is pretty much my motto whenever I go on vacation. The cruise ship agrees. One more New Years Vacation picture. Did the maid think the shoes should be tip-toeing so they wouldn’t disturb us when they start dancing? I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Christmas Bouquet

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Peggy Hill

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas or happy holiday or whatever. Between all the holiday activities and my new activist role, I only have time for a quick post to show you my Christmas bouquet. By the way, my daughter … Continue reading →

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Peggy’s Pick

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Peggy Hill

Last weekend I had a looming deadline for a Peggy’s Pick article in the March issue of Alabama Gardener Magazine, and I had a little trouble deciding what to pick. I needed something where I already had great pictures or something I could photograph. First I looked … Continue reading →

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Last Call

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Peggy Hill

If you want to see pretty fall foliage, this is last call, take one final look before it’s gone. Most things are past their prime, but this little Alabama croton still looks good. He looked better a few weeks ago … Continue reading →

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Honeybees have Pockets

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Peggy Hill

The pictures and writing for this blog are from a couple weeks ago. I usually post more often, but frankly I’m still a little pissed off that more people didn’t vote to save the land. If only there was a way … Continue reading →

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October Bouquets

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Peggy Hill

One of the few perks of having a mother who is a wild and crazy plant ho is that she bedazzles your house with beautiful bouquets for your pumpkin carving party. Wondering what to pick at this time of year? … Continue reading →

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