Author Archives: Jayne in Georgia

About Jayne in Georgia

Wife, mother, and owner of pets much loved. Gardener of three decades, amateur photographer, ardent about art, antiques and books.

Time for Taos

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

Have you started to travel? Instead of getting in a car or on a plane or boat, are you visiting with friends and family afar through a Zoom call, Skype or FaceTime call? We made a 14 hour car trip … Continue reading →

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Summer Slides By

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

Looking back at this blog over the years, you might not know a pandemic swept the world in 2020. This blog doesn’t reflect the life altering event of which no one is immune. Before summer slides by, as three seasons … Continue reading →

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On The Street Where You Live

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

On the street where you live, anyone can tell who the gardeners are among the residents. They will have a killer container, one that wasn’t purchased at the local box store, leading to the front door. Or if it is … Continue reading →

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Drive By

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

What do you think about drive by garden hopping? I am bereft that there are no organized garden tours in 2020. I have a need to stroll some gardens! Here I am, so close to NYBG, and they are closed! … Continue reading →

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Tomato Time

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

Hey y’all in the North! Bet your veggies are just taking hold, and the bugs and diseases are about to creep in! Here on coastal Georgia, we are already harvesting! Already dealt with caterpillars and worms and whitefly! Captain Jacks … Continue reading →

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So Easy to Get Lost

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

It is so easy to get lost in the tumble of days produced when a Pandemic seizes the world. Saturday? Thursday? The usual timetable gets thrown aside and the rhythms of your life are upended. The day ends, you watch … Continue reading →

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Walking through your Neighborhood

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

Weather permitting, we try to walk at least once a day, and that does not include the short walks with the dogs. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful place. There are walking paths along both the Eastern and … Continue reading →

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The Basics

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Jayne in Georgia

In the midst of a world wide pandemic, we get back to basics. Forgoing pre-made meals and restaurant food, we head to the kitchen pantry. We think about the food pyramid and plan meals accordingly. The pantry holds many food … Continue reading →

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Christmas pudding

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Jayne in Georgia

You know the Christmas crunch has arrived when the Christmas shelves are empty and your stove and ovens are running full tilt. Savannah must be one of the most decorated cities in the universe at Christmas! Do the shelves in … Continue reading →

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Mine no yuki

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Jayne in Georgia

Some camellias will capture your attention more than others. And some perform so well that they become your favorite child. This year Camellia ‘Mine-no-yuki’ is on its way to becoming the favorite of ’19-20. This lovely white sasanqua was grown … Continue reading →

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