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January 17, 2018

Brighten up Winter with These Five Indoor Flowering Plants

Cluster of white, star-shaped hoya flowers with dark pink centers

When the winter landscape is brown (or even white!), it can feel a bit gloomy -- especially to a gardener. I am fortunate that in the Southeast, our cold winter days are interspersed with warm 60 degree days. That helps alleviate the winter blues. My other trick is to be sure that I have some plants blooming in the house. There's nothing like a bright, colorful flower to help cheer up a winter day. Of the many house plants I have tried over … [Read more...]

January 5, 2018

Choose Plants for Butterflies This Year

Monarchs make a nearly 3,000-mile journey each year from Mexico to the northern U.S. and Canada. Along their travels, they rely on native milkweeds for food and host plants for their caterpillars. And monarchs aren’t the only butterflies that migrate in North America. The Gulf fritillary, cloudless Sulphur, common buckeye, and more migrate each year. As you start planning your garden this year, pick out some native milkweed plants and other … [Read more...]

April 25, 2017

Create a Scented Flower Garden for Year-Round Fragrance

You might think that the best part of your garden are all visual - the flowers, textures, and colors - but have you considered fragrance as a component of your garden? A scented garden can bring back memories, relax and calm you, or just put a smile on your face. At least, that's what these fragrances do for me. When I walk through a garden or past a particular plant, I take a deep breath to inhale the fragrance. I'm reminded of the garden at my … [Read more...]

March 29, 2017

30 Plants to Feed & Host Butterflies in Your Garden

Important Food & Host Plants for Butterflies If you like to watch butterflies, including plants in your garden that host the larvae (caterpillars) and also those plants that provide nectar for butterflies is important. Including both of these types of plants will attract butterflies to your garden, and even lay eggs. You'll be able to spot cocoons and watch the full life cycle. Be aware that host plants will likely be heavily chewed on by … [Read more...]

November 1, 2016

What to Plant Instead of Mums for Fall Flowers

For the last few weeks when I walk into my local garden center, there is nothing but mums and pansies available for sale. Believe it or not, there are other plants that flower in the fall. To get those blooms, you’ll need to plan ahead and find your plants when they are available for planting in the summer and get them in the ground. You won’t be able to find them in stores during their blooming period. But a little planning goes a long way – … [Read more...]

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Welcome! My name is Kathy and I live in Georgia Zone 7B. Gardening has always relaxed and rooted me (literally!). It's my happy place. With more than 25 years of gardening, I am far from an expert, but I learn from all my experiments. This blog talks about the plants, backyard critters, and more that have made my garden special. Read More

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