The native Alabama azalea, known as the Piedmont, is a treasure close to my heart. Its enchanting presence in spring is something I always look for when I go hiking on our property. This particular variety is often found in the southeastern United States, particularly in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Each time I…
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Zinnia: Stunning Entry for Cee’s Flower of the Day
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Signs of Spring: A Captivating Visual Journey
Every day, there are more sights that seem to indicate spring is arriving.
Madagascar Periwinkle in Chirunda Zambia: A Resilient Flower
Location: 16°09’06.9″S 28°48’24.8″E in a small village near Chirunda Zambia Several years ago I was on a mission trip to Zambia. Unexpectedly I found this little flower. I’m not sure exactly what it is but believe it to be a type of periwinkle, but it apparently can thrive very well in a dry climate. I…
Growing Fuchsias
Blooming vibrant magenta and purple flowers, fuchsias (Fuchsia spp.) are unrivaled hanging plants. Most fuchsias are tropical plants, however, a few varieties can take light frosts. Fuchsias are related to the plant family which includes maples and plants in the mulberry family. You can grow fuchsias as annuals or perennials, depending on your location…
Stunning Red Rose for Cee’s Flower of the Day | February 21
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Colorful Zinnias: A Native Beauty of Central America and Mexico
Zinnias are native to Central America and Mexico. Known by the Aztecs as “plants that are hard on the eyes” because of their colorful flowers. Every year I have some zinnias that come up from seeds that I left in the flowerbeds. I also collect the seeds so that I can disperse them in various…
Double Tahiti Daffodil: A Nostalgic Irish Beauty
Several years ago my aunt had a long row of these Daffodil planted next to her home. She said that they were called “Butter and Eggs”, and that she got them from the old homestead where she and my mom grew up. I looked for a similar daffodil but when searching by the common name…
Growing and Caring for Fuchsias: Tips for Beautiful Summer Blooms
Hanging Fuchsias: The Perfect Summer Flowering Beauty for the Garden Blooming vibrant magenta and purple flowers, fuchsias (Fuchsia spp.) are unrivaled hanging plants. Most fuchsias are tropical plants, however, a few varieties can take light frosts. Fuchsias are related to the plant family which includes maples and plants in the mulberry family. You can grow…
Perennial Flowerbed Planning: Introducing Ornamental Ginger
I’ve added some ornamental ginger to the flowerbed this summer and hope that it does well. Each time I add a new plant I’ve tried to make sure that what I add is perennial so that they return each spring. Cee’s Photo Challange || Flower of the Day
Exploring Yard Flowers in Alabama’s Heat | Garden Walk
Yesterday afternoon, I took a little walk around the yard to see how the flowers are doing with all the heat we have been having. Yesterday, it was only 94F/ 34C.