Plants for Screening

When I was a kid, we had no need for …

Sod – Watering New

The best time to water a lawn is in the …

Drought Tolerant Plants

During drought, it is natural to consider installing plants that …

Bluegrass (Thermal Blue) – Homeowner Comments

When turf companies market a brand new grass without submitting …

Muscadine – Sources

Possums, yellow jackets and adolescents are aficionados of a true …

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Eggplant

Solanum melongena var. esculentum
Most people recognize eggplants with their …

Raspberry – Growing

I hate to brag …. but I did something last …

Peanut

Arachis hypogaea
Peanuts, sometimes called goober peas, pindars, earth nuts, …

Beans

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

Fire Blight – Control

Apples, crabapples and pears are susceptible in spring to a …

Pecan – Choosing, Planting, Maintaining

Carya illinoensis
The Pecan is a member of the Walnut …

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Broccoli is a member of the …

Houseplants – Light Levels Needed

Plants need strong light in order to grow well indoors. …

Pear

Pyrus cv.

Pears would be as plentiful as Apples were …

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus is a cool-climate perennial plant that is …

Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Named for the city in Belgium …

Houseplants – General Care

Outdoor gardeners sometimes feel a little lost during the winter. …

Muskmelon

Cucumis melo var. reticulates
Muskmelons are vine crops, closely related …

Tomatoes – Evaluating Different Varieties

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