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Updated on June 5, 2017

Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Irises, azaleas, rhododendrons, viburnums, and lilacs greeted us as we entered the first path in the Japanese Garden. Many of the plants in the garden are native to Michigan, this ensures they will thrive and continue to grow as they are well-adapted to the growing conditions. The Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden opened in 2015 and was designed by Kurisu International and incorporate the three elements of a Japanese garden: Rocks, … [Read more...]

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Updated on April 4, 2017

Spring Tour of Colonnade Garden in Columbus, MS

As part of the spring tourism season, the city of Columbus holds a Spring Pilgrimage that includes tours of antebellum homes, live music events, arts, food, a 5K race, and stories from the town’s history. We selected the tour that included Colonnade Gardens. The original gardens were installed in the 1860’s and include a boxwood maze, gazing pool with fountain, kitchen and herb garden, and a pleasure garden. Pleasure Garden There were so … [Read more...]

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Updated on July 12, 2015

Kendeda Canopy Walk – Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Canopy Walk

Suspended over 40 feet above the gardens and extended 600 feet, the Kenada Canopy Walk gives you a great bird's eye view of the landscape through the Storza Woods. It has been several years since I had a chance to visit the garden. This is a new addition to me - the Kenada Canopy Walk. At the start of the Canopy Walk   Overlooking the Azalea Walk (down below) with the Bruce Munro Light Display lights … [Read more...]

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Updated on April 6, 2015

Mississippi State University Dorman Hall Gardens

The folks at Dorman Hall have been working hard to create a beautiful teaching garden in a small space. I visited there this October and found a variety of garden types and some really cool plants. The gardens around Dorman Hall were established in 2008. A daylily garden, fern garden, butterfly garden, and vine garden were added in 2011. View photos of the daylilies in the garden See the virtual tour of the garden Cacti and … [Read more...]

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Updated on April 6, 2015

A Visit with a Fellow Gardener

I had such a great time this weekend visiting with a fellow gardener. It is such a joy to see what others do with their gardens and to share their enthusiasm for gardening. And on this particular visit, I came away with a whole trunk full of plant cuttings to root - a wonderful addition to my garden. Visiting someone else's garden is so great for getting ideas and just sharing your love of the outdoors. Structures Structures in this garden … [Read more...]

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Updated on April 6, 2015

How to Make Deer Exclosure for Raised Beds

Three young fawns and a doe have discovered my garden just recently. They ate all of the leaves off of the pepper plants, devoured the hostas, stripped the bean plants bare, and ate every single beet top. Now that they’ve found us, I’m sure they will continue to come back. I am starting to think about planting for a fall crop of vegetables, so I have to be creative in planting. Making a Deer Exclosure for Raised Beds The Terrazza Raised … [Read more...]

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Updated on June 29, 2016

Hershey Gardens

Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Hershey Gardens has 23 acres of gardens including a rose garden, herb garden, ornamental grasses, Japanese garden and more. My favorite, of course, was the butterfly house and perennial garden. Garden Art Sprinkled throughout the walkways were wind chimes and other garden art that added to the experience. I took a photo of some of my favorites and those that I thought might be easy to make. Container … [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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