Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra is a relative of hollyhock and hibiscus …

Mulberry

Morus alba
Mulberries are large, fast-growing trees that are good …

Chamomile, German

Chamaemelum nobile, Matricaria recutita

Chamomile, sometimes called Roman chamomile, is …

Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea
This leafy relative of cabbage and collards is …

Raspberry

Rubus cv.
Fresh Raspberries are nearly impossible to find in …

Caraway

Carum carvi

Gardeners like caraway for the seeds, for the …

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa
No other salad crop is grown or used …

Strawberry

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

Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Many herbs, including anise, are members of the …

Pepper

Capsicum annuum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens
Peppers are …

Houseplants – General Care

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

Apple

Malus cv.
With the availability of dwarf trees, nearly any …

Angelica

Angelica archangelica

Angelica is a tall biennial plant that acquired …

Rhubarb

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

How to Mass Propagate Shrubs from Cuttings

June is the perfect time to propagate shrubs. Whether it’s …

Roundup – Health Concerns

Good gardeners try to minimize the use of pesticides. But …

Pesticides – Disposing

When my father died a few years ago our family …

Labels – Read Before Buying

Some people collect stamps. Others accumulate coins. I collect garden …

Tools (Gifts) – Recommended by Gardeners

A couple of weeks ago I listed several garden tools …

Cool Tools and Funky Fertilizers

Interesting items I’ve collected or that have been sent to …