Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum
Rhubarb is not a “traditional” Southern vegetable, though …

Cauliflower

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

Orchid – General Care

One of the most popular booths at flower shows is …

How to Grow Kudzu

Tifton B.Merritt is a writer, raconteur and afficionado of all …

Hydrangea – Changing Flower Colors

“Lime makes ’em pink, sulfur makes ’em blue,” or is …

Blackberry

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

Peach

Prunus persica
Peach trees are challenging to grow in the …

Fennel, Finocchio

Foeniculum vulgare
Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce

taken from The Georgia …

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus is a cool-climate perennial plant that is …

Radish

Raphanus sativus
Radishes are fast-growing, cool-weather vegetables. They grow any …

Collards

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

Houseplants – Do They Clean Indoor Air

An Internet search for Web sites containing “houseplant air pollution” …

How To Make Well-Drained Soil

I was explaining to someone recently that flowering cherry trees …

Hydrangeas – Why They are Blue or Pink

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

Raspberry – Growing

I hate to brag …. but I did something last …

Strawberry

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

Dill

Anethum graveolens

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Tomato – Early Blight

Most tomato gardeners have seen the symptoms: lower leaves turn …

Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita mixta

Pumpkins are …

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related …