A little over a decade, in the spring of 2007, a group of ten book lovers formed a local book club. None of us would have imagined that we would still be passionate about our club some ten years later Originally named “The Same Sweet Girls” (based on the Cassandra King novel by the same […]
Several months ago I had the opportunity to cross one off of my “Garden Bucket List”: a visit to Jim Scott’s 12-acre lakeside property on Lake Martin in central Alabama. Each year for a two month period, he graciously opens his garden to regional garden clubs. Several of our club members had toured this legendary […]
I can’t let the first month of spring get away without posting pictures of seasonal flowers that I was fortunate to have cutting rights to over the past couple of months. Hands down, camellias rank next to hydrangeas and peonies as my favorite flower. These marvelous specimens were photographed in the garden district at the […]
It’s no secret that I love to comb the countryside gathering the freshest foliage and flowers along with cuttings from friends’ gardens (who have so kindly given me cutting rights!) to do flower arrangements. I like to think of these designs as “farm to floral” even though I incorporate purchased flowers as well. Without a […]
Janet Loftin’s home and garden provide the quintessential elements for successful entertaining. Her artistic flair with decorating and attention to detail combined with her love of gardening have created a haven for entertaining both family and friends in her lovely traditional home. With the recent addition of a spacious screened porch, there is an illusion of a […]
Linda Bailey’s west Dothan garden is a reflection of her love for hydrangeas. Over a span of some 30 years she has created a haven for many different varieties of hydrangeas. Her extensive knowledge of the growing process them as well as the different species is quite impressive. She credits her Mother, also, with getting […]
Dothan’s annual spring Home Garden Tour, sponsored by Botanical Garden Club, is a two day stroll through five private gardens as well as the Dothan Area Botanical Garden. Check out these unique gardens to simply enjoy their magnificence or to find ideas and inspiration for your own garden. I still have two more gardens to […]
What a glorious day to celebrate this season of rebirth! I am overcome with the beauty of this season, and thankful for experiencing the masterpieces of God’s beauty each day. I am blessed with the opportunity to help out with our church’s flower ministry. In recent weeks I have enjoyed the simplicity of incorporating […]
Gifting flowers on Valentine’s Day dates back to the 1700’s when Charles II of Sweden introduced the language of flowers to Europe. For a quick history of this holiday: Saint Valentine was credited with demonstrating courage and valor in helping Christian martyrs being persecuted under Emperor Claudius II in Rome. Soon after this he […]
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11) Thankful for the faithfulness of God and the gifts of family and friendships this Christmas . . . “Are you willing to believe that love is the strongest thing in the world – […]
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