Hydrangeas – Why They are Blue or Pink

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

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 …

Juniper – Planting on Bank

Juniper is reputed to be a tough plant. It certainly …

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 …

Holiday Plants – Care

Now that the holidays are just around the corner, your …

How to Thoroughly Water

You’d think I would know better but this spring I …

Tools (Gifts) – Choosing

I was out working in the garden last weekend, doing …

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

Deer can cause a LOT of damage to a landscape …