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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Daylight Savings Time 2024: Gardening and Time Change Reflections
Welcome to Daylight Savings 2024! What do you think about Daylight Savings Time? This morning I’m not loving getting up an hour earlier and I think I may have overdone it a little while working in the garden yesterday. More of my thoughts on Daylight Savings can be found in one of my previous posts:…
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…
1904 Seed Catalog: Discovering Vintage Tomato Varieties for Your Garden
So far this month I’ve only decided on one vegetable to plant. Tomato! I also may need to rethink the garden layout since I’ll be planting about 6 different varieties of tomatoes! Yes, I got a little crazy with my seeds this year and I have many from previous orders. This summer the pressure canner…
Small Medicinal Herb Garden: Maximize Space for Health
Creating a mini medicinal herb garden is feasible even in limited spaces like patios or small raised beds. Essential herbs include sage, peppermint, and lemon balm, known for their medicinal benefits. It’s important to choose useful herbs, consider planting seasons, and ensure proper soil and watering for successful cultivation.
Southern Garden Beauty: Winter Camellias in Full Bloom
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 beginning to open. They only last a…