An Azalea Memory

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

Welcome Spring

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

Driving through downtown Fairhope is like driving through a field of flowers. Alongside the streets and on each corner are … More

It was very surprising when the camellias and pansies still bloomed after being covered with 8 inches of snow. There … More

There is a large bed of tulips on the bluff above the Fairhope Municipal Pier.

Fairhope is known for the beautiful flower plots they plant throughout the city. They are changed every season so you … More

If you’ve played any Mario Brothers video games then you have seen this mushroom. It is very pretty. I saw … More

My dad loved pansies. He planted them every winter so there would be a colorful flower in the yard. I’ve … More