Mint

Mentha spp.

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Sorrel

Rumex acetosa (scutatus)
Sorrel, commonly called garden sorrel, produces leaves …

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related …

Shrub – Planting

Shrubs growing in a plastic pot may be planted 12 …

Raspberry – Growing

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

Dill

Anethum graveolens

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Shallots are related to onions, but …

Corn, Sweet

Zea mays var. rugosa
Who can resist a steaming hot …

Pear

Pyrus cv.

Pears would be as plentiful as Apples were …

Oregano, Greek

Origanum heracleoticum (True Greek Oregano)

taken from The Georgia Fruit …

Pea, English and Snap

Pisum sativum var. sativum
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon (Sugar Pea)…

Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Chard, more commonly called Swiss chard, …

Fruit – Pollination Requirements

In order for a plant to produce fruit, the flowers …

Garlic

Allium sativum

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Onion

Allium cepa
One of the oldest crops in human history, …

Identifying Insects, Plants and Animals

My neighbor Chrissy has taught me more about the insects …

Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

If you think fire ants and armadillos are terrible exotic, …

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 …