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Jodi Williams

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I LOVE to garden! It’s the perfect way to get my daily dose of sunshine and it’s therapeutic as well! I take all of my photos on my phone.

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This is Disco Dancer and he’s SPECTACULAR! The orange and pinks are practically neon colors. I planted this one last year and am so excited to see it mature this summer! #disco #rose #panhandle_gardens
#photography #flowers 🌿❤️🧡🌿 by @panhandle_gardens

I love flower pics after the rain! ☔️ This is one of the hollyhocks that I grow.

Tall, timeless, and a little bit magical 🌸✨

Hollyhocks have a way of turning any garden into a cottage dream—standing proud on their towering stems, each bloom unfolding like a story from the ground up. From soft pastels to bold, velvety hues, they bring height, charm, and a touch of nostalgia to every space.

These beauties don’t just grow—they reach, reminding us to stretch toward the sun and bloom wherever we’re planted 🌿 Some of mine reach up to 7-8 ft tall!

Pollinator-friendly 🐝
Sun-loving ☀️
Classic garden elegance 💕
Who else can’t resist the charm of hollyhocks?
#Hollyhocks #panhandle_gardens

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Yes, this is me sitting in a patch of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes. My husband is so good to me! He never complains when I ask him to stop. He also apparently takes sneaky pictures when I’m not paying attention!🤣 #panhandle_gardens

#blooms #wildflowers #flowers #photography by @panhandle_gardens

Crown of Thorns 👑🌵

Bold, beautiful, and tougher than it looks—this striking plant brings color and character with its delicate blooms and thorny stems. A true symbol of resilience, it thrives in bright light and doesn’t ask for much in return.

Perfect for sunny windowsills or adding a little edge to your plant collection. Just a little water, lots of sunshine, and it’ll reward you year-round.

Handle with care—those thorns mean business, but the beauty is worth it.

#CrownOfThorn #SucculentLove

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It’s usually a little early (weather wise) to be planting here just yet. I usually wait until after Mother’s Day. (We actually got a few inches of snow in May many years ago.) My seedlings/plants are ready to be planted and today was a nice day! I can’t believe I’ve actually (finally) figured it out! 🥳Is it too early for you to start plant? #panhandle_gardens #planting #gardening #schnauzers by @panhandle_gardens

Good morning! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 🥰🌷🌸🌺🌹🪻🌼🌻#weekend #goodmorning #panhandle_gardens

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I love this color contrast! The bee is on one of my calendulas. I haven’t seen the little green sweat bees 🐝 or the calendulas yet but it should be soon! Calendulas attract bees and other pollinators, help deter some garden pests, and are great companion plants for vegetables. 🌼🐝🤩 #panhandle_gardens

#blooms #bee #flowers #photography by @panhandle_gardens

Anyone else like to do this too? I’m an author on Teacher pay Teachers (online website) so I love it when my desire to create digital products bleeds over to other projects. #panhandle_gardens #creative #landscape #design #gardening by @panhandle_gardens

Gardening is not for the wimpy! 😂 I didn’t even realize the one panel was upside down until a few hours later!!!🤣 What goofball mistakes in the garden have you made? #tired #panhandle_gardens #gardening #goofball by @panhandle_gardens

Variation makes life fun! These shrubs are in my son’s yard. I think they’re called Golden Euonymus. I like the green and yellow! 💚💛 #panhandle_gardens

#blooms #flowerstagram #flowers #photography by @panhandle_gardens

The ladybugs are beginning to show up again! 🐞🐞🐞

Ladybugs—also called lady beetles or ladybird beetles—are tiny garden heroes 🐞

🌿 What they are

Ladybugs belong to the family Coccinellidae. Despite their cute appearance, they’re actually fierce predators.

🐛 Why gardeners love them

They eat aphids, mites, and other soft-bodied pests

One ladybug can eat 50+ aphids a day

Their larvae (which look a bit like tiny alligators) are even hungrier than adults

🌼 Common types you might see

Hippodamia convergens (native, beneficial)

Harmonia axyridis (can be invasive but still eats pests)

🪴 How to attract ladybugs to your garden

Plant nectar-rich flowers like dill, fennel, yarrow, and cosmos

Avoid pesticides (they kill beneficial insects too)

Let a few aphids stick around—they’re food!

Provide shallow water sources

🥚 Life cycle
Eggs (laid near aphid colonies)

Larvae (the real pest-eating machines)

Pupae

Adult ladybug

🌸 Fun fact
In many cultures, ladybugs are seen as a symbol of good luck and protection, especially for crops.
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Hello Mr. Fokker! This is such an exquisite bloom! In shade he looks blue and in sun he takes on a purple color. I was surprised to see these come back up. I didn’t pull the corms up last fall so it was a pleasant surprise!🥰
🌿💙💜💙🌿
Velvet petals drink the dawn,
A hush of blue the night has drawn—
In shadowed heart, a secret kept,
Where twilight lingers, softly wept.
O Mr. Fokker, bold and true,
You hold the sky in every hue,
A fleeting bloom, yet fierce and bright,
A whisper carved from springtime light.
The wind may call, the stems may sway,
Still steadfast through the passing day—
A painter’s stroke in garden air,
A quiet flame, both wild and rare. 🌿
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