Let’s face it: a homegrown tomato tastes better than one from the supermarket. It’s not simply a state of mind. Put on a blindfold, and take a bite of a store-purchased...
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Mar 18, 2021
For many people, a tomato is a tomato. As long as it meets the three criteria—ripe, round and red—they’re happy to place a slice on their favorite sandwich and...
Mar 16, 2021
Hydrangeas have been a southern landscape staple for generations. With their beautiful iconic blooms and a wide assortment of shapes and colors, they have been a...
Mar 16, 2021
Tomatoes have been a long-time favorite of gardeners everywhere. Even those who do not fancy themselves as gardeners have grown tomatoes in pots near their house or on...
Mar 16, 2021
Growing tomatoes should come easy, right? Not for everyone. You may have trouble getting them to grow and produce fruit without losing them to blossom-end rot or...
Mar 1, 2021
Perennials are plants that grow back every year. We love them because of their beauty and they are mostly very low maintenance. However, every few years, we must take...
Feb 4, 2021
Would you believe me if I told you that Spring is almost here? Probably not. I have a hard time believing it myself. The sunny days that look warm and inviting...
Feb 3, 2021
As the winter months drag on, we as humans tend to fall into the winter doldrums. Instead of setting our sights on the prize, Spring! This is true also with our house...
Aug 29, 2020
Everyone is talking about native plants these days. Most people do not know the difference between native and non-native plants. Some believe that if you see a plant...
Oct 17, 2019
Poinsettia Care and Re-bloom If your poinsettia is wrapped you will want to make holes in the bottom of the wrap to allow proper drainage. Or, after watering, wait 30...
Dec 29, 2018
We have all heard the name ginkgo biloba. Few have really stopped to think about exactly what it is. The ginkgo is a deciduous conifer or the more scientific term, a...