Hydrangeas – Why They are Blue or Pink

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

Pear

Pyrus cv.

Pears would be as plentiful as Apples were …

Dill

Anethum graveolens

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa
Parsnips were among the first vegetables brought to …

Clivia

When I answered a question about clivia on my radio …

Juniper – Planting on Bank

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

Muskmelon

Cucumis melo var. reticulates
Muskmelons are vine crops, closely related …

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

New Zealand Spinach

Tetragonia tetragonioides
There are few leafy greens that do well …

Houseplants – Cleaning and Propagating

Last week I covered pruning and providing moisture for houseplants. …

Pomegranate

Punica granatum
Pomegranates grow as dense, bushy shrubs 6 to …

Garlic

Allium sativum

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Malabar Spinach

Basella rubra
Also known as “climbing spinach,” this ornamental summer …

Houseplants – General Care

Outdoor gardeners sometimes feel a little lost during the winter. …

Oleander – Growing

Oleander is beautiful along the Georgia coast and in Florida …

Persimmon

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

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

taken from
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Leek

Allium ampelopasum
The leek is a biennial onion relative that …

Orchids – Best Growing Tips

Orchids have a reputation as being finicky. Far from being …

Rose – Carefree Varieties

My favorite breakfast cereal has been “improved” once again. Now …