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 …

Loropetalum – Varieties and Sizes

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

Strawberry

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

Pecan – Choosing, Planting, Maintaining

Carya illinoensis
The Pecan is a member of the Walnut …

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related …

You Know You’re a Georgian If….

1. You can properly pronounce Chickamauga, DeKalb, Dahlonega, Senoia, Buena …

Shrub – Pruning

As spring approaches, the first yellow blooms on forsythia plants …

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Spinach

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

Corn, Sweet

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

Tarragon

TARRAGON, FRENCH
Artemisia dracunculus
TARRAGON, MEXICAN
Tagetes lucida

taken from …