Basella rubra
Also known as “climbing spinach,” this ornamental summer …
Tag: Soil
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Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is probably native to southwest Asia. Gardeners … -
Parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
Parsnips were among the first vegetables brought to … -
Jerusalem Artichoke (sunchoke)
Helianthus tuberosus
This tall, fall-flowering perennial sunflower is native to … -
Poinsettia – Choosing the Best One
Examine the tiny yellow-green flowers at the ends of the …
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Rain Barrels – Building and Buying
A rain barrel is an excellent way to collect water …
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Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Pomegranates grow as dense, bushy shrubs 6 to … -
Pea, Southern
Vigna unguiculata
To a Southerner, “peas” means blackeyed, not English. … -
New Zealand Spinach
Tetragonia tetragonioides
There are few leafy greens that do well … -
Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
Because of their need for long, … -
Ficus
Q: I just moved my ficus to a bigger pot …
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Why Soil Test
My twelve-year old nephew has been named “Ultimate Geographer” by …
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Shrub – Fertilizing
It is easy to forget that shrubs, perennials and annuals …
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Persimmon
Diospyros spp.
Persimmons can be grown throughout the Southeast. Opossums … -
Chamomile, German
Chamaemelum nobile, Matricaria recutita
Chamomile, sometimes called Roman chamomile, is …
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Sorrel
Rumex acetosa (scutatus)
Sorrel, commonly called garden sorrel, produces leaves … -
Malabar Spinach
Basella rubra
Also known as “climbing spinach,” this ornamental summer …