Raspberry

Rubus cv.
Fresh Raspberries are nearly impossible to find in …

Chamomile, German

Chamaemelum nobile, Matricaria recutita

Chamomile, sometimes called Roman chamomile, is …

Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea
This leafy relative of cabbage and collards is …

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
A member of the mustard family, …

Houseplants – General Care

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

Changing Names – Just Call Me Frank

I have a friend whose middle name, given at birth, …

Strawberry

Fragaria cv.
Growing your own Strawberries means that you can …

Caraway

Carum carvi

Gardeners like caraway for the seeds, for the …

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa
No other salad crop is grown or used …

Collards

Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Collards are a mainstay of Southern …

Orchids – Best Growing Tips

Orchids have a reputation as being finicky. Far from being …

A Man and His Manure

I have had much experience with manure.

Too much, in …

Watermelon

Citrullus linatus
Summertime celebrations would be incomplete without watermelons. Children …

Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Many herbs, including anise, are members of the …

Pepper

Capsicum annuum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens
Peppers are …

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related …

Holiday Plants – Care

Now that the holidays are just around the corner, your …

South Africa Garden Tour – Jan. 2010

Remember how cold it gets in Atlanta in January? Brrrrrrr!…

Apple

Malus cv.
With the availability of dwarf trees, nearly any …

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

Angelica is a tall biennial plant that acquired …