Still Woods Farmhouse

It's been a busy few months at Still Woods Farmhouse.  There has been re-inventing of rooms (sharing those later), moving of furniture, and big decision making.  I am a multi-tasker, but not a multi-blogger.  Can't blog and do re-inventing at the same time.   One of my big decisions was to retire at the end of this school year.  I have spent 33 years in public education as a teacher, counselor, and psychometrist.   I adore my job as a psychometrist, but can't wait for this next phase in my life.  Woo-hoo, m ore blogging and project time for me!  A few weeks ago, Mr Still Woods and I enjoyed a morning trip to Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore, Alabama.  I wanted to share some of the beautiful scenery from our trip!   The azaleas were in full bloom, but there is so much more to see.  I was especially fond of the hydrangeas and paper whites that seemed to be everywhere. The larger photo below is from their greenhouse.  The East...

I often identify places I lived while growing up with flowers.  Hawaii . . . the wonderfully scented plumeria;    Maine . . . the gorgeous lilac that grew outside my bedroom window; Mississippi . . . the beautiful azalea.  Around here, you know "Spring has Sprung" when the azaleas are in bloom.  Azaleas are referred to as the "royalty of the garden".  The Mississippi Gulf Coast is ablaze with color this time of year as well as many other southern destinations, thanks to this hardy plant. If you live in a part of the world still in the grips of winter, kick back, put on some cute flip flops, drink a glass of sweet iced tea, dream of warm weather, and enjoy the view compliments of my southern home . . . Mississippi! (Flower Images) A Azaleas are best grown wild and free.  Some gardeners try to make a hedge of the bush, but at a cost of losing the free flowing nature of azaleas and many of the blooms.  The picture below is of the beloved St...