Category Archives: Plant Ho

GreenPrints

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Peggy Hill

I read a lot of gardening magazines and books. It’s part of my job as a garden writer. For recreational reading, which I seldom get a chance to do, I prefer funny books that make me laugh out loud. My … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Plants

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Peggy Hill

I’ve been a planting maniac trying to get everything that I ordered from Plant Delights Nursery and everything that I bought at the Huntsville and Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ plant sales in the ground. After three solid days, these were all … Continue reading →

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Nashville Lawn and Garden Show

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Peggy Hill

Introductory paragraph added later: If you have stumbled upon my blog while searching for the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show, let me start by saying that I LOVE the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show. I always come away with great … Continue reading →

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Living Walls

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Peggy Hill

Last week I posted ugly pictures on this blog, and talked about how I should build a wall to hide my shit. Then the very next week I find this in the mail: Coincidence???? The nice lady at Live Wall … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Wreath for the Front Door

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I’m continuing the mini-series on things I’m grateful for with, “I’m Thankful that Trace Made me a Wreath for my Front Door, because the Damn Cast doesn’t come off until after Christmas, and there is no freaking way I could … 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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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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I’m Working on it

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Peggy Hill

I’ve been very busy lately. I have 3 articles in the Oct. issue of Alabama Gardener Magazine, and I just got back from girls’ weekend last Sunday. I’m working on a blog post about the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, but … Continue reading →

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Managing Mosquitoes and Deliciousness

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Peggy Hill

Most of the figs aren’t ready yet, but a few ripened early, and Monica made this wonderful appetizer. It was DELICIOUS! The figs are stuffed with goat cheese, thyme, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. … Continue reading →

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