Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

What’s in Peggy’s Suitcase?

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Peggy Hill

I have just returned from a gardener’s dream vacation. The plants I saw at spring plant trials in California are the latest and greatest breeding improvements, and they come to California to show off. I have much more to say … Continue reading →

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Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Peggy Hill

The Friday before St. Patty’s Day, my friend Trace and I drove to Chicago to visit my dad and my grade-school friends, and to attend the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. I posted about the Tablescapes that we saw on … 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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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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Pretty Spring Pictures and Plant Sales

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Peggy Hill

Spring is here, and each day is more beautiful than the day before. Everything is fresh, without snail damage and oh-so-pretty. Here’s a few pictures from last week: I’d show you more, but I barely have time to post anything … Continue reading →

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SeaWorld

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Peggy Hill

My favorite thing about this silly, little blog is that I imagine some future child asking their mom, “What was Great Grand Aunt Peggy like?” And their mom will reply, “Well, she had amazing friends, and went on 6 girls’ … 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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Southern Snowstorms

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Peggy Hill

When a couple inches of snow cripples an entire city, a few of my northern friends snicker and shake their frozen heads. They don’t understand; so I’ll try to explain. Imagine that yesterday those two inches of snow turned all … Continue reading →

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Everything Happens for a Reason

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Peggy Hill

The nice lady from radiology said maybe my broken wrist was God’s way of telling me I need to slow down. Well, I think Someone needs to work on His communication skills. It happened last Wednesday. I was in Florence visiting … Continue reading →

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Memories of Asheville

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Peggy Hill

It’s been a little boring around here lately, so I wanted to tell you my top three funniest memories of our trip to Asheville, North Carolina. First was Jesse’s handstand-against-the-wall, upside-down twerking on the dance floor. Second was the look … Continue reading →

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