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Gardens and Flowers

Fall Colors in Georgia

October 19, 2011
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This time of year, I can’t help but do a lot of staring at the trees.  Enjoying all that Fall color that is now hanging in the trees, vines and bushes all over the area.  Our backyard has fading grapevines that are now a vivid yellow.  The dogwood trees have turned a burnished scarlet with [...]

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Dig Drop Done: Planting Bulbs & How to Win a $5,000 Yard Makeover

September 10, 2011
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Today, we’re talking about planting bulbs, gardening, and how to win a $5,000 yard makeover just by sending in a photo of your ugly yard. Are there any ugly yards out there screaming for a makeover? Click over to this page for all the details!

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Canning Tomatoes

July 27, 2011
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My parents have canned tomatoes for so many years, yet I have never stopped long enough to see just how they do it, so this summer I finally did.  And you know what?  It’s not that hard at all.  If you have always thought canning tomatoes (or anything for that matter) is really hard, it’s [...]

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Summertime in the Garden

June 14, 2011
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Lawdy, it’s hot! If we don’t get some rain soon, I think we are all going to melt.  Not to mention the garden.  Oh, the garden is taking the heat. My sweet parents have been gardening probably 50 years or so, close to it anyway.  I can’t remember a time when they did not have [...]

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A Port St. Joe Private Garden

June 2, 2011
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I never got around to sharing this beautiful Port St. Joe garden with you, but it is too gorgeous not to, so better late than never. My friend, Vicki, has a friend down there who lives in this house and is an avid master gardener. You will love it! Driving up to her house, this [...]

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Traci’s Patio Transformation: Backyard Oasis

April 26, 2011
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Over the last 4 years of blogging, I have met some of the nicest bloggers that are out there and Traci, from Beneath my Heart is one of those who is near and dear to me and right at the top of the list.  Traci has a wonderful spirit.   Caring, compassionate, and beautiful, she [...]

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Making A Fall Magnolia Wreath

October 3, 2010
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Sometimes I lag behind when it comes to getting inspired for Fall, especially when our Southern weather wants to hang on to that Summer heat all the way through September. This happens most every year for me.  It’s not until the air gets a little bit cooler that I think about what I want to [...]

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Birmingham Botanical Garden Orchid Sale

October 1, 2010
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Just a couple of weeks ago, our Birmingham Botanical Gardens had an orchid show and sale. I decided I must check it out and already showed you the orchid I brought home. Thanks for all the tips from those of you who have grown orchids before.  I’m really going to try to keep this one [...]

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Living with Plants

September 8, 2010
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Having real live plants around the house has always been a favorite of mine, all the way back to the late-70′s when I got my first apartment. OK, I’m dating myself, but remember macrame plant hangers?  Yeah, I had a couple of  those.   I’ve gone through stages of having less rather than more, but [...]

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Updates on the Porch

July 20, 2010
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I’m joining Kimba’s Outdoor party today with new and improved pics of our new porch. I’m SO enjoying this new space and spend a lot of time out on the loveseat, reading and enjoying the sunshine.   Since I got that new camera, I’ve really enjoyed playing around with it and getting better shots and the [...]

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Getting Rid of Pesky Mosquitos {Giveaway}

June 19, 2010
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{Giveaway is Closed} First off, my hubby and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary yesterday, the 18th, so we are celebrating this weekend.  I love my man and am so happy that the Lord sent him to me!  Next week, I’m going to do something a little different from my normal posts and do even [...]

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Deck Love: Top 5 Ways to Create a Cozy Porch

June 15, 2010
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I’ve been working hard on getting that deck all whipped into shape and taking it back (literally) from the birds.  And I absolutely love it now.  With the addition of the new all-weather wicker, some comfy new cushions and shopping the house for accessories, it’s all coming together very well.  I had plenty of yardsale [...]

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Green Beans and Fresh Tomatoes

June 9, 2010
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It’s officially bean season at our house.  They are pouring in now and we are enjoying our meals of fresh green beans.  The Blue Lakes are coming in first, with the pole beans right behind them. The Blue Lakes are really producing and my hubby has been keeping them picked.  I snipped off the ends [...]

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