Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is probably native to southwest Asia. Gardeners …

Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita mixta

Pumpkins are …

Corn, Sweet

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

How to Mulch Correctly

You can’t have a productive,long-lived landscape without mulch.

WHY MULCH?…

Squirrel – Control

Squirrels present us with one of the most vexing wildlife …

Dogs – Landscaping for

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

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 …

Science Fair Project – Effects of Vitamins on Plants

This link discusses the research of scientists in India who …

The Science Behind Fall Leaf Color

Great information from the US Forestry Service!

The Science Behind …

Pyrethrin Insecticide – Homemade

Taken from http://www.comfycountrycreations.com/bugspray.htm

The dried, powdered flowers of the pyrethrum …

Cool Tools and Funky Fertilizers

Interesting items I’ve collected or that have been sent to …

Eggs – Incubating

One of the most memorable experiences I had as a …

Wildlife – Attracting with Good Habitat

Last week I listed food plants that attract wildlife to …

Ticks – Identification and Control

Ticks engender a strong get-it-off-me response because they can suck …

Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation

Deer can cause a LOT of damage to a landscape …

Wildlife – Attracting

Rick Hindman recently sent me an e-mail requesting information on …

Osage Orange (Bodark) Tree

I was visiting with a group of Master Gardeners recently …

Eucalyptus – Success Stories

When I replied to a newspaper reader about his chances …