How to Restore and Replace the Handles of Garden Tools
Keeping your garden tools in the best condition is an essential task for any gardener. After a successful gardening season, give your tools the spa treatment.
May I interest you in a fine selection of fruit and nuts? Choosing the right feed to serve your backyard bird feeders may seem daunting. This helpful introduc
Black Gum - Another Great Native Tree for Landscapes
For several years I have enjoyed living in close proximity to a black gum or black tupelo tree. In all seasons, it has something interesting to observe and ap
A Short History of the Chrysanthemum
Reflecting the spicy scents and mellow colors of autumn, chrysanthemums are a beloved component of the fall landscape. Introduced to the new world during colo
Another rewarding pond season is coming to a close and it is time to ready the pond for winter.
Ginkgo biloba: Living Fossil Tree
A symbol of love, peace, hope and longevity, the Maidenhair Tree has withstood the Ice Age and the bombings in Japan in WWII. It is an amazing testament to en
Put Your Own Seasonal Harvest on Your Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is at its heart a harvest festival. Make the holiday special by featuring the seasonal bounty of your own garden on the table at your Thanksgivin
Overwintering Plants Inside the House
My house has a Florida room. Originally a front porch, it has been enclosed and made a part of the main house. This long, narrow room has wrap-around windows
The Best House Plants for Low Light
Some plants grow perfectly fine in very low light conditions. If you need to find the perfect plant to live in a shady spot of your home, here are a few that
There are several plant species that are called Christmas cacti, but the true Christmas cactus is the plant discussed below, Schlumbergera x buckleyi, a hybri
Sweet and Savory Uses for Peanuts and Peanut Butter
Roasted peanuts are a delicious to munch on at a baseball game or the county fair. But, there is so much more you can do with the tasty legume. Grab a bag of
The Herbs and Spices of Thanksgiving
What would Thanksgiving be without herbs and spices? Imagine turkey and stuffing minus the fragrance of sage, thyme, rosemary and marjoram. Pumpkin pie wouldn
Florileges is an outdoor fair and festival on Reunion Island in the region of Tampon.
Beautiful, yummy, and good for you too, cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving any more!
The humble northern cranberry has been associated with Thanksgiving and turkey since 1620. It is said that Native Americans first taught the hungry Pilgrims h
My wreaths begin in the late summer when the cones drop. I pick up red pine cones down along the cedar break and while I?m there, pick some of the tiny white
Kiwifruit: By Any Other Name, Its still Delicious and Nutritious
Did you know that Kiwi is a relatively new name for this nutrient-dense fruit? Join me on my quest to learn about the history, nutrition and varieties of Kiwi
Berries of the Vaccinium Family
Every berry in the Vaccinium group is edible, and most of them are exquisitely tasty as well as extra-good for you. (Please be completely sure before you eat
Lentils: Red, Green, Black...just how old and valuable are they?
The archaeological excavation at Franchthi Cave in Greece held the discovery of lentils dating back to 11,000 b.c. Indeed, lentils are and have been an incred
Holly Trees for Southern Gardens
Many people admire fruiting hollies in the winter when their brightly colored berries and dark green leaves brighten a garden which otherwise might be drab. S
Decorating With River Birch Bark
About twenty years ago a friend gave me a twig with roots. She said to me, I dont know what this is, but I dont want anymore bushes in my yard! Now, many grow
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