Tag Archives: gardening

Verdant

Posted on May 28, 2014 by joey

If you have paid any attention to me since I started this blog, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that I hate to be hot, and you would be correct. Warm weather’s most redeeming quality is its production of pretty … Continue reading →

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Surprise, Irises!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by joey

I didn’t plant irises. There’s one by the door of the shed and four on the corner of it. Sue said she loves irises, so this one is hers. *wonders what else she will discover this year*

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Lilacs in Bloom

Posted on May 5, 2014 by joey

I have two lilac bushes. They came with the house. When we met the house, it was July, and they bore no blooms at that time. Lilacs do not always bloom, and there are several kinds which bloom repeatedly throughout the year, … Continue reading →

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T is for Tulips

Posted on April 23, 2014 by joey

Tulips are my favorite. White tulips above all. Tulips in every color are gorgeous, but white ones are my favorite. I don’t know when exactly tulips became my favorite, but I had tulip bedding in 1987. The comforter subsequently became my … Continue reading →

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S is for So Many Things

Posted on April 22, 2014 by joey

I have so many things to do in my yard. No, really, SO MANY. Spring has arrived, and my yard is full of so many neglected plants that need division. So many hostas, for one. Ornamental grasses, daylilies, and lily-of-the-valley, … Continue reading →

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G is for Geraniums

Posted on April 8, 2014 by joey

I have a love-hate relationship with geraniums. Geraniums are unequivocally bright and cheerful. They’re easy to grow from seed, but cheap when they’re already blooming. They stand out beautifully on sunny days. They’re traditional. They’re the quintessential window box flower. … Continue reading →

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Pips!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by joey

Y’all, it’s still really warm here. Almost seventy degrees. And since I had about twelve hours of sleep and ate pecan pie for breakfast, I felt ready to tackle the yard today. Don’t hate me because my life is so … Continue reading →

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Outside

Posted on October 5, 2013 by joey

Did I tell you I have apple trees? I do. They weren’t taken care of for who knows how long, and certainly not this summer, so I’ve a fair amount of rotten apples in the yard, and few yummy ones … Continue reading →

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Shine On, You Crazy Diamond

Posted on February 28, 2013 by joey

Nominated for a blog award.  Ooh! Ah! Very exciting stuff. (For me — probably not for you.) Matt Roberts over at Beefy’s House O’ Fun has given me this Shine On Award: Isn’t it a pretty little picture? I just love … Continue reading →

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