Bush Gardens, Headland's Daylily Festival

I've been hearing about Headland's Daylily Festival ever since I moved to Alabama. Finally took the opportunity to attend it yesterday! I called Mary Grace and asked if she would like to go with me...and was delighted to know she was ready and willing! We hopped in the Alabama Pick-Up, rolled down the windows and headed out for Bush Gardens! The day was a bit warm but it was so worth it. The flowers were gorgeous and abundant...and I purchased a Bamboo Ruffles, Warrior Prince, Big Apple and some Society Garlic (I'm giving up on my Agapanthus--which I can't get to bloom!) The owner of Bush Garden, Mike Bush, was very generous and made a donation to our Master Gardeners group, when he heard I wanted to buy some of his variegated ivy for planting at the Ozark Library. Thank you, Mr. Bush!

New Flower Beds

Creating new flower beds is a labor of love.

Mandevilla

Even before summertime is official, this sunny season arrives in Alabama on the heels of spring. It slides in the screen door, hoping to remain unnoticed for a bit longer...but we are onto you Summer. You bring warmer days and balmy evenings. I say "good evening" to green frogs and mosquitos on the front porch at night. And best of all? The local stores bring in their beautiful bounty of annual flowers...ready to plant and decorate our yards. The window of opportunity for planting is NOW...before the temperatures are hot enough to peel paint off the barn.

Hello, Summer!

A year of color