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Updated on May 24, 2017

May 2017 Photos From My Garden

Asiatic Lily

The early spring flowers have come and gone and now we're into warmer temperatures and lots of rain! Things in my garden have been growing quickly and starting to put on quite a show. These are some of my favorite photos I took during the month of May 2017 from my garden. Hope you enjoy them! You can click on an image below to see a larger size photo. … [Read more...]

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Updated on April 6, 2015

Plant American Holly for Winter Color and Wildlife Food

If you want to add some color to your winter garden and provide food and shelter for songbirds and other wildlife at the same time, American Holly (Ilex opaca) is a good choice. The berries form in October and persist throughout the winter when many other food sources are gone. Its leaves are evergreen and form a dense canopy. The bright red berries are a nice colorful addition to the winter landscape and they make wonderful holiday … [Read more...]

Article by Garden Experiments / Flowers & Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Wildlife / berries, native plants, shrubs, wildlife

Updated on September 18, 2017

American Beautyberry: Callicarpa americana

Found throughout the southeast, American beautyberry is a perennial native shrub that produces bright purple berries. The berries which appear in late summer and fall add a spot of bright color in shady areas. The summer flowers are somewhat inconspicuous, but can add some lavender color to your garden. The flowers attract bees and butterflies. Beautyberry grows rather quickly and generally grows well in part-shade but can also be planted … [Read more...]

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Welcome! My name is Kathy and I live in Mississippi Zone 7B. Gardening has always relaxed and rooted me (literally!). It's my happy place. With over 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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