Ficus

Q: I just moved my ficus to a bigger pot …

Citrus – Cold-hardy

I am frequently asked if there is any citrus plant …

Savory

Satureja hortensis, Satureja Montana

taken from The Georgia Fruit and …

Squash

Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita mixta
Squashes are …

Carrot

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

Christmas cactus – Good Description

This excellent article tells all you need to know about …

Azalea – Planting Properly

In high dudgeon, Dave Hudak wrote me recently:

“Last year …

Pear

Pyrus cv.

Pears would be as plentiful as Apples were …

Mint

Mentha spp.

taken from The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Book…

Pea, English and Snap

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

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 …

Wood Ashes – Use as Plant Fertilizer

On a cold winter weekend, nothing is cozier than a …

Carpenter Bees – General Info and Control

Carpenter bees are seen throughout Georgia in spring and early …