Night-Blooming Cereus – ID

Two plants are called night-blooming cereus:

One is a night …

Pawpaw

Asimina triloba
The Pawpaw is a native American fruit found …

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Brussels Sprouts

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

How to Make Garden Footstones

At this time of year, I’m looking for any excuse …

Boxwood – Varieties

In the nursery trade there are basically two species of …

Persimmon

Diospyros spp.
Persimmons can be grown throughout the Southeast. Opossums …

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

taken from
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Cabbage is a cole crop, a …

How to Mass Propagate Shrubs from Cuttings

June is the perfect time to propagate shrubs. Whether it’s …

Holly – Pollination

I spoke at a training meeting for nursery personnel recently …

Citrus

Citrus spp.
With selection of the more cold-hardy varieties, Citrus …

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Anise hyssop is a large perennial plant, a …

Cauliflower

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

How to Make a PVC Plant Light Stand

My neighbor Lisa called me after reading an article I’d …

Hydrangeas – Why They are Blue or Pink

We all know that life depends on chemistry. We may …

Mayhaw

Crataegus spp.
Mayhaws are closely related to Apple and Pear …

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

Angelica is a tall biennial plant that acquired …

Collards

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

How to Build a Simple Compost Bin

Composting your yard waste is simple if you have an …