Plants for Winter Interest
It’s undeniable. I wish I could grow flowers all year long. What childish heart wouldn’t agree? My earliest concepts of a beautiful garden definitely swarmed with numerous flower forms and colors. Neither the length of summer nor my yard could contain them all. But, truth as it happens, defies my wish. True, this past autumn…
Summer Runners (in the Race for Garden Excellence)
We love to plan our gardens in winter and spring, but even the most educated guesses are subject to what actually plays out in your unique garden climate. Mary recalls a few of her early-summer hopes.
A Flurry of Roses
Summer is drawing to a close, but we, Georgia gardeners, have hope of at least one more good show of roses. The summer heat and drought were not kind to my roses. I had a few good blooms after spring, but not many. My hope is that, with good care, we’ll have a glorious close…
The Trinity and the Beach
There’s a famous story of St Augustine, a Catholic bishop who lived in the 300s, and the seashore. The story goes that as St Augustine struggled to understand the mystery of the Trinity, he found himself walking along the beach ruminating. If you have never encountered Christianity, the Trinity is the unity of Three Persons…
Consider the Lilies
The day lily is an exceptional garden flower which renews its glory every day. Beyond merely gracing the garden with its lovely blooms, it testifies of the Goodness of God who cares so generously for his creation.
Second Generation Violas and Such
For starters, I’m afraid that I’m going to botch some names here. Gardening OCD-namers, get out your reading glasses and notebooks. I almost wish that we allowed comments because I would love to be set straight on this matter…but, as it is, we amateurs will have to consult a book to be set right. So,…
My Drought Flowers
For starters, I have to admit that we Georgians don’t really get the meaning of drought. It’s hot here, and the rain can be scarce at times. But, not like some places out West. So, please take my advice in stride. It gets into the 100s here, and we experience periods with no rain, but…
A Rose without a Name
A rose without a name is still a rose, to paraphrase the poet. Still, I wish I knew my red rose’s name. Every year it puts forth plentiful, large red blooms. This post showcases some favorite pictures of this unknown rose.
My Georgia Garden Unfolding in May
My garden flowers are beginning to fill out and shine their brightest in early May. Larkspur, violas, salvia, roses, verbena, snapdragons, phlox, and the last irises.
A Few Reasons Not to Start Seeds Indoors
You’ll have to determine the answer to that question yourself. When I discovered that a good, small grow light would cost $60 or more, I opted for a less conventional option.
