Collards

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

How to Buy Fertilizer

For a couple of years now, I have presented a …

Boxwood – Varieties

In the nursery trade there are basically two species of …

Muscadine Grape

Vitis rotundifolia
Muscadines are truly a fruit that puts the …

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citrates

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Onion

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

Swiss Chard

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

How to Mass Propagate Shrubs from Cuttings

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

Gardenia – When to Prune

Gardenias can often get too large for their spot. Their …

Pomegranate

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

Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Endive – Escarole

Chicorium endivia
If you’ve ever had a salad that tasted …

Sweet Potato

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

How To Force Branches to Flower in Winter

In just a few weeks the daffodils and flowering magnolias …

Hibiscus – Identification

Each year I receive several questions  regarding hibiscus. Tropical hibiscus …

Persimmon

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

Oregano, Greek

Origanum heracleoticum (True Greek Oregano)

taken from The Georgia Fruit …

Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea
This leafy relative of cabbage and collards is …

How To Do a Science Fair Project

Science projects can be a real strain for kids and …

Holly – Pollination

I spoke at a training meeting for nursery personnel recently …