Flowers in the Yard

I’ve planted a few new flowers in my and my mother’s yards and a few flowers are blooming from last … More

Amaryllis

Had to stop and take a photo when I saw this patch of Amaryllis growing in someone’s yard. It was … More

Without knowing the name of this bush, you would probably say the correct name: Snowball Bush. The blooms look just … More

Crimson Clover is another plant that brings back a childhood memory. When my family lived in Euafaula, AL, the median … More

I planted Bridal Wreath Spirea in my yard over 30 years ago. It has bloomed every year since then.

Since these Wisteria vines were spotted in someone’s yard, I took the photo from my car window. Even from the … More

Both of my grandmothers had azalea bushes in their yards. They were this same fuchsia color. I used to pick … More

Today is the first day of Spring 2025. The azaleas are blooming in my neighborhood and the bridal wreath in … More

I love when the Tulip Magnolia trees bloom. It seems that one day they are barren and the next in … More

The South is the heart of camellia country. Indeed, common camellia (Camellia japonica) is even Alabama’s state flower. Although it seems like … More