Introducing Bob, Master Gardener
In an effort to keep from getting too serious all the time, Bob, a Master Gardener (self proclaimed) shares his wisdom after many years making the same mistak
Snowdrop - The First Sign of Spring
Ive always wanted to have my own snowdrops in my garden. Just seeing this beautiful, tiny flower popping up from under the snow brings me hope that spring is
Its almost time to order and plant bulbs to bloom in your garden next spring. Daffodils grow at historic sites throughout the south, long after the gardeners
Frogs in Flower Arranging - Whats the Point?
Flower frogs can form the base for simple, Japanese-style Ikeban (or Ichiban) arrangements. These useful
Similar to a birthstone and an astrological sign, we are all assigned a birth flower for the time of year we are born. Each birth flower has a historical or m
Birdbath Care During the Winter
Birds need water during the wintertime to remain hydrated and keep their tissues insulated for proper preening.
Kentucky is about as far inland as one can get, and there is not a thing tropical about us. About a year ago, I decided I wanted a pineapple plant. In a land
For cheerful indoor blooms this winter, try florist cyclamen, a beautiful blooming house plant.
I wasnt raised to be a religious person, although I now go to church fairly regularly. Im not sure if I believe in God or not; sometimes I do, fervently, some
Banishing Winter Gardening Blues at the Library
February?s snow in the northern U.S. can be dreary for the gardener. The fall clean-up is but a distant memory, yet spring planting is far away. What is a gar
Add a Touch of the Far East to Your Garden: Pieris japonica
Dark green leathery leaves and beautiful pendulous flower sprays make Pieris a shade shrub that any gardener will enjoy.
Garden Visitor: The Eastern Towhee
The striking coloring of the Eastern towhee makes it highly noticeable, should you be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of it. Youre much more likely to hear it
Aunt Bett, Poke Sallit, and the Asphidity Bag
My Great Aunt Bett was known as the Medicine Woman in the mountains of eastern Kentucky where I grew up. She was indeed a formidable woman, even to me, since
Blooms for the Florida Fall and Winter Garden: Not Just Orange, Yellow and Red
When the blooms of summer begin to fade, it is time to set out annuals and prune back perennials to create a new flush of color for the winter months.
Yellowroot, a unique native shrub (Xanthorhiza simplicissima)
Yellowroot is rare in the nursery trade but this small shrub is native across eastern North America and featured at renowned arboreta such as Arnold in Massac
Growing African Violets for Foliage: Variegated African Violet Plants
African Violets are usually grown for their flowers. But even the most carefully tended and fertilized African violet wont bloom constantly. Variegated foliag
Herbs are low-maintenance plants, but they still require repotting occasionally.
Planning a new garden on a plain, full of weeds ground can be difficult, but its such fun! What should I do first, where do I start are such hard questions, b
As gardener in a seaside community you need to always consider your choice of plants based on their saline-resistance. Not just salty soil, but especially sal
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