Lilac Success!

Just wanted to send you a picture of my lilac …

Fire Blight – Control

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

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

A very familiar and popular herb, Basil is …

Loropetalum – Varieties and Sizes

Loropetalum, Loropetalum chinense, sometimes called Chinese fringe flower, is …

Muskmelon

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

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Anise hyssop is a large perennial plant, a …

Orchids – Best Growing Tips

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

Oleander – Growing

Oleander is beautiful along the Georgia coast and in Florida …

Fruit – Pollination Requirements

In order for a plant to produce fruit, the flowers …

Chestnut

Castanea spp.
American Chestnut once grew throughout the Northeast, Midwest …

Orchid – General Care

One of the most popular booths at flower shows is …

Shrub – Fertilizing

It is easy to forget that shrubs, perennials and annuals …

Pomegranate

Punica granatum
Pomegranates grow as dense, bushy shrubs 6 to …

Peanut

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

Holiday Plants – Care

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

Kiwifruit

Actinidia spp.
What a difference a name makes! Chinese Gooseberry …

Onions and Leeks – Home Garden

Growing Onions and Leeks in the Home Garden
by Orin …

Christmas/Thanksgiving Cactus – Care and Propagation

The striking red, pink or white flowers of a holiday …

Peach

Prunus persica
Peach trees are challenging to grow in the …

Tomato

Lycopersicon lycopersicum

Tomatoes are unquestionably the most popular garden vegetables …