Category Archives: Tips and Stuff

Smart Pots and Big Bag Beds

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Peggy Hill

A few posts ago, I said that I was going to talk about the free stuff I got at the 2015 Garden Writers Symposium. I’ll start with these Smart Pots. If you’ve read my bog, you know that I LOVE … Continue reading →

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My Trip to California with Dan Heims

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Peggy Hill

This is the last in a series of posts about my trip to California with Dan Heims, president of Terra Nova Nurseries. I wrote an article about the trip for the back page of the Jul./Aug. 2015 issue of Alabama Gardener. … Continue reading →

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My New Plants and How to Water Them

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Peggy Hill

I haven’t posted anything for a few weeks; it seemed rude to post on my blog when I had a garden profile article that was past due. I’ve also been busy with fall planting. I bought several things at the … 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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How to Fertilize

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Peggy Hill

I should update the ‘Why I Blog’ page of this website and include this next picture of some koozies from my cabinet: My friend Jennifer gave me the blue one a few years ago, and when Melinda went out for … Continue reading →

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How to Attract Butterflies to your Garden

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Peggy Hill

Last week I started this gratitude miniseries with, ‘I’m Thankful for the Birds’ and some very fuzzy pictures. – I’m sorry about that, I didn’t realize the camera’s vibration reduction mode was turned off. I’d retake them if I could, but those moments … 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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