Vestavia Hills Mens Garden

06/12/2026

Petals At The Corner Jun 11

For the last few weeks, I have been describing the debutantes at the Grand Ball. They are now assembled and the music has begun. But before I describe that further, I want to spend some time describing the supporting cast. There are some interesting plants that have made an appearance. Some of them are a complete surprise to me. I will be joining the Six On Saturday group as usual in the morning....

For the last few weeks, I have been describing the debutantes at the Grand Ball. They are now assembled and the music has begun. But before I describe that further, I want to spend some time descri…

06/09/2026

Beautiful garden on Lake Martin.

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06/07/2026

Shasta daisy. These are just beginning their grand white cheerful dance.

06/06/2026

Petals At The Corner June 4

The grand ball continues. We are advancing steadily now. The colors are vibrant and the dancing is becoming more lively. The dance floor is filling up so that there is a sense it soon will be crowded. The lighting is on for more hours per day now and the activity of the dance is creating more heat. It will get hotter soon but it is tolerable now....

The grand ball continues. We are advancing steadily now. The colors are vibrant and the dancing is becoming more lively. The dance floor is filling up so that there is a sense it soon will be crowd…

05/30/2026

Petals At The Corner May 29

The dance of floral beauties continues. New entrants are appearing regularly. The colors are outstanding and the variety if breathtaking.. They are untroubled by the recent rain. In fact, they seem to relish it. I will be linking this blog to the Six On Saturday group in the morning. You can find it here It is capably hosted by Jim Stephens and is joined by gardeners from around the globe....

The dance of floral beauties continues. New entrants are appearing regularly. The colors are outstanding and the variety if breathtaking.. They are untroubled by the recent rain. In fact, they seem…

05/23/2026

Petals At The Corner 22 May

The big dance is in full swing now. Joining the daylilies and the coneflowers are the asiatic lilies, the calla lilies and the black eyed Susans. It is an extravaganza with bright, vibrantly colored gowns. There was some fear of lack of rain spoiling things but that has been corrected over the last few days. Although the air is heating up, the nights are still cool enough to keep the dance looking fresh....

The big dance is in full swing now. Joining the daylilies and the coneflowers are the asiatic lilies, the calla lilies and the black eyed Susans. It is an extravaganza with bright, vibrantly colore…

05/16/2026

Petals At The Corner 15 March

The big dance has begun with the appearance of coneflowers and daylilies. They are the debutantes in the ball gowns. Bright vibrant colors are their most notable feature. Accompanying them are the gang of pollinators. They travel from bloom to bloom in search of nectar. They do not listen to the current din about high carbohydrate diets. For the butterflies, that is their whole diet....

The big dance has begun with the appearance of coneflowers and daylilies. They are the debutantes in the ball gowns. Bright vibrant colors are their most notable feature. Accompanying them are the …

05/09/2026

Petals At The Corner 8 March

Some of the top late spring bloomers are beginning to show. The bare spaces are beginning to fill in as the garden continues to grow. Much needed rain has made a significant contribution to it and I hope that will continue. I would consider this to have been a wonderful spring so far. I have some new additions to my garden to show you but I am also pleased with my veterans....

Some of the top late spring bloomers are beginning to show. The bare spaces are beginning to fill in as the garden continues to grow. Much needed rain has made a significant contribution to it and …

05/01/2026

Petals At The Corner 31 April

It is much easier to find six photos for my weekly blog now. The garden is becoming more crowded looking and more colorful every day. Last weekend, we held our plant sale and it was a success by my standard. Most of the plants offered were sold and the surplus was donated to a local non-profit. The deer have done some damage to my tomato plants and to my Echinacea....

It is much easier to find six photos for my weekly blog now. The garden is becoming more crowded looking and more colorful every day. Last weekend, we held our plant sale and it was a success by my…

04/29/2026

This is the native beardtongue (Penstemon calycosus). I grew it from seeds that I bought from Prairie Moon Nursery. This is the first blooming. It is a host plant for Buckeye and Checkerspot butterflies. I will be looking for them.