Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra is a relative of hollyhock and hibiscus …

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa
No other salad crop is grown or used …

New Zealand Spinach

Tetragonia tetragonioides
There are few leafy greens that do well …

Beans

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

Corn, Sweet

Zea mays var. rugosa
Who can resist a steaming hot …

Heirloom Tomatoes – Sources

Georgia regulations make it tough for growers outside the state …

Blackberry

Rubus cv.
Blackberries and raspberries are very similar. They are …

Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
Because of their need for long, …

Raspberry

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

How To Get Rid of Stumps

Mother Nature has been cooking stumps for millions of years. …

Peach

Prunus persica
Peach trees are challenging to grow in the …

How To Force Branches to Flower in Winter

In just a few weeks the daffodils and flowering magnolias …

Blueberry – Selection, Care & Maintenance

Vaccinium spp.
Cultivated blueberry production in the South consists predominantly …

How To Make Well-Drained Soil

I was explaining to someone recently that flowering cherry trees …

SOD Update from Dr. Woodward

from Dr Jean Williams-Woodward
April 9, 2004

By now most …

Basic Tools for Beginning Gardeners

Here is my list of basic tools for beginning gardeners. …

Sudden Oak Death (SOD)

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) fungus could be a serious threat …

Foliar Fertilization – Pro’s and Con’s

When and How to Use Foliar Fertilizers
Carl Rosen and …

Tools (Gifts) – Choosing

I was out working in the garden last weekend, doing …

Tools (Gifts) – Recommended by Gardeners

A couple of weeks ago I listed several garden tools …