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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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Postcards from Santa Rosa Beach




We are back from our annual beach vacation. This year we were at Santa Rosa Beach again (between Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida). The weather was beautiful, sunny days in the 70s and mild mornings and evenings. Only one day of rain - the last day we were there - but I enjoyed it because we were in a house with a tin roof and I was curled up with a good book. Our house also had walls of windows overlooking the beach. It was very cozy.

The photo above was just one of many beautiful sunsets we enjoyed. Here are some more photos taken from our deck -










Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. David OliverNovember 8, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful pictures Phillip! Looks like you and Michael had a great time.

    Welcome back to hell! :)

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 8, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    What a beautiful vacation site. I know you enjoyed it.

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  3. AlisonNovember 8, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Lovely! I can almost feel the warmth and the coziness.

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  4. chavlinessNovember 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    What a fantastic spot for a relaxing vacation! I was feeling quite relaxed just looking at your gorgeous photographs on Saturday morning even without the soft sand and the warm temperatures.

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  5. Shenandoah KeplerNovember 9, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Phillip,
    Florida is a really big state, but do you ever get down there in Jan thru Mar? We spend those months in central Florida and would love to visit if you are anywhere nearby - like I said, I know it is a huge state, but...
    Best to you,
    Shenandoah

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  6. JenNovember 9, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Nooooo, I'm not jealous at all? Why do you ask?

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  7. aquablueroseNovember 9, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Such Beautiful photographs, Phillip!!

    Am thinking of you both and sending my love!

    Gerri XXXOOO

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  8. Cerberus German shepherdsNovember 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Very pretty...

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  9. Lonnie MillerNovember 10, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Great photos, The sand almost looks like snow.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 12, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I just had to cash in vacation days as I was beginning to lose them. I'd rather take them

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  11. outlawgardenerNovember 13, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Gorgeous! Sounds like a wonderful and restful vacation! Hope you are rested and ready to be back at work!

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  12. sharonNovember 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I love the panhandle...great shots

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  13. LesNovember 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Looks like you picked a great spot to vacation.

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  14. CarolNovember 16, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Oh my goodness all these pictures are so beautiful! Looks like ya'll did have some very nice weather! Thanks so much for sharing. Reminds me of home

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  15. RobinLNovember 16, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Gorgeous shots, and just my kind of vacation. They look so much like our recent trip to Sanibel Island, but that shouldn't be surprising!

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