Turnip

Brassica rapa var. rapifera
Turnips are cool-weather members of the …

Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris
Beans may be the most diverse garden vegetables, …

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related …

Jerusalem Artichoke (sunchoke)

Helianthus tuberosus
This tall, fall-flowering perennial sunflower is native to …

Chinese Cabbage

Brassica rapa var. pekinensis

Chinese cabbage is another of the …

Tomatoes – Evaluating Different Varieties

My friend Terry is a garden experimenter…but best of all, …

Pea, English and Snap

Pisum sativum var. sativum
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon (Sugar Pea)…

Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Shallots are related to onions, but …

Deer and Rabbit Control – Using Plantskydd

“I heard you mention the product Plantskydd repellant on your …

Mosquito – Ultrasonic Repellers

taken from HortIdeas

High-Frequency Mosquito “Repellers” Found Ineffective

This isn’t …

Homeowner Q&A about Pine Beetles

The following was written by Terry Price, Georgia Forestry Commission.…

Heron – Control

Every year, many pond keepers lose fish from their ponds …

Squirrel – Control

Squirrels present us with one of the most vexing wildlife …

Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

If you think fire ants and armadillos are terrible exotic, …

Deer – Summary of Different Control Techniques and Ideas

Rule #1 for minimizing deer damage to plants. Deer will …

Deer Control – Resistant Plants

Judging from the messages I’ve received from gardeners in Big …

Snake – Trapping

Rarely, snakes are seen inside a basement or garage or …

Bluebird – Placing Houses

The first scouts of our bluebird population arrive in early …

Dogs – Landscaping for

If you have a dog or dogs, you know the …

Deer Control – Using a Scarecrow Device

From a local rose grower.

“We have a large lot …