Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 550

~ Gardening, Simple + Southern Sunday

“The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭17‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

It is very soggy here as we leave May behind. I am making a conscious effort to enjoy how lush and green everything is because that is very likely to change soon. Last week was very wet, but sunshine returned yesterday, a welcome sight, although it was filtered by Saharan Desert dust and possibly smoke from Canadian wildfires. We received more than twice the average rainfall for the month of May! Rain is essential and a blessing, but sunshine makes me happy!READ MORE

April & May In The Garden

~ Flowers, Gardening, Spring

Happy Thursday dear friends! Join me for a stroll in and around the garden!

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

According to Proven Winners, Double Play Doozie spirea is better than great – it’s a doozie! I wholeheartedly agree! We planted three a couple of years ago where two of our Adagio Maiden grasses had once been. We also planted one in a large container.READ MORE

Our Blooms Of Early Spring

~ Flowers, Gardening, Spring

Happy Tuesday, dear friends. I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Easter. After church, RM and I were joined at our home by our son, daughter-in-love, and our four precious grandchildren for an Easter lunch. We certainly missed my sweet Daddy. I know he celebrated the best Easter ever in the presence of our Risen Lord!

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭19‬:‭14‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

Gardening season is in full swing. Zinnias and sunflower seeds are in the ground, most of the weeding has been accomplished, and pots are being filled with annuals.

I am a couple of weeks late posting our favorite early spring blooms. These late March and early April blooms didn’t get nipped by frost, even though we had a couple of late, light frosts. I think they may have had their best season!READ MORE