Compost – Why We Do it

“My whole life has been spent waiting for an epiphany, …

Lawn – Fall Chores

For the first several months of new fatherhood I frequently …

Banana

Musa spp.
Even though it is considered a tropical plant, …

Carrot

Daucus carota var. sativas
These vegetables with their bright orange …

Peach

Prunus persica
Peach trees are challenging to grow in the …

Collards

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

Strawberry

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

Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas
Because of their need for long, …

Watermelon

Citrullus linatus
Summertime celebrations would be incomplete without watermelons. Children …

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

A very familiar and popular herb, Basil is …

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

Angelica is a tall biennial plant that acquired …

Ferns – Bringing Indoors

Most fern baskets must be divided each year. Otherwise, the …

Basil – Care

If you buy seedling basil plants from a nursery and …

Clivia

When I answered a question about clivia on my radio …

Peanut

Arachis hypogaea
Peanuts, sometimes called goober peas, pindars, earth nuts, …

Orchids – Best Growing Tips

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

Bamboo – Recommended Clumping Types

A reader recently asked me “Is there a recommended clumping …

Tomato

Lycopersicon lycopersicum

Tomatoes are unquestionably the most popular garden vegetables …

Orchid – General Care

One of the most popular booths at flower shows is …

Loropetalum – Varieties and Sizes

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