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Vintage Zinnia: A Blast from the Past | Flower of the Day

I’ve been sorting though all my old photos and found this blast from the past that I thought I would share today. Usually by this time of the year my yard is showing signs of many sprouting zinnia flowers. So far nothing this year so it may be time to sow more seeds. Have an…

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Daylily – Ditch Lily – Flower of the Day

Love them or despise them since they are so common along the rural roads and highways? If you’ve ever driven along the highways of Alabama (or other parts of North America), you’ve likely noticed the vibrant “ditch lilies” that seem to line the roadsides, creating a picturesque and welcoming sight. Often referred to as daylilies…

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Lance-Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis Lanceolata): A Native North American Wildflower

Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, also known as Coreopsis lanceolata, or tick seed. The Lance-Leaf Coreopsis, also known as Coreopsis lanceolata, is a charming wildflower native to North America, particularly prevalent in the eastern and southeastern regions of the United States. This perennial plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is cherished for its vibrant beauty and resilience….

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Piedmont Azalea: Captivating Beauty of the Southeastern United States

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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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…

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Vibrant Peppermint and Solid Color Camellia Blooms

Be Unique in a World of Sameness Camellias are the rose of winter in our southern gardens, with their colorful bright blossoms held within deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally rounded evergreen shrub. I was afraid we wouldn’t see blooms this year due to an extreme cold snap, but all the blooms are…

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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…

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