Alan Remembers His Youth

Considering all that is happening in the World today I have determined that it is appropriate to become involved in some of the great passions of my Past.  I decided to be a small time Gardener.  My Bride calls me a "Farmer."  Admittedly I have a small operation.  We all know that the soil here is not appropriate for growing vegetables so I decided to be a "Container Gardener."  It all started while I was shopping at Lowes for something and I noted the great looking "Red Pots" made in Mexico.  I went home and a few days later I returned to Lowe's with my Project in mind.  I purchased the containers and some landscape fabric as well as Potting Soil.  

The next day I placed a "coffee filter" on top of the hole in the bottom of the containers and filled them with "packing peanuts" about one third of the way placing a layer of landscape fabric on top of the peanuts.  Then, the potting soil.  This procedure allows the containers to be more manageable should I ever need or like to move them.

This is a sage plant and I am looking forward to using the leaves for seasoning.

I placed a Red Bell Sweet Pepper in one container and Lemon Thyme, Lemon Balm and Greek Oregano around the edge.

This Container has a Bush Goliath Tomato as well as Lemon Thyme, Lemon Balm and Greek Oregano.  I am already looking forward to a "Matter Samwich."

A view of My Garden

2020 Project

I have planted an area East of the House to hide the Compressors.  I have included two Native Plants which I have researched that should perform well.  The first picture of the Tulip Poplar is included because it was also blooming well in April.  This tree is not included the new area.  I have posted several other plants here which are also low growing and should also do well.

"Henry"s Garnet - Virginia sweetspire

Fothergilla "Mount Airy"

Beauty In Macon, Georgia

Early April 2020

Friendship Plant Blooms

or

Queen's Tears

Sweet Shrub Blooms

Beauty in Middle

Georgia

On 31 December 2019 My Bride and I captured the flowers and foliage that surround our Home here in Middle Georgia.  You probably know these plants so no narrative is considered necessary.  Enjoy the pictures and Have a Very Blessed 2020

The Freedom Rock

Iowa

and

Altoona, Iowa

Beauty

Every Year in May this Artist paints this rock to honor and remember our Nation's Heroes.  He has it ready for Memorial Day each May.  To learn more about this project search the World Wide Web at "The Freedom Rock."

Every Year My Bride and I visit our great friends in Altoona, Iowa.  They recently shared some pictures from their gardens this Spring.  

Flowers

at My Home

in Macon-Bibb

You can view these flowers and the month they are in bloom as you scroll down this series of pictures.  Enjoy!!!