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Going Bananas

There are some plants in the garden that seem to thrive no matter how hot and humid August gets. My zinnias are one. Those flowers

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Gardening

The Garden Comes Alive

I have to admit, August isn’t my favorite month in the garden. The squash and green beans that were so lush and productive in June

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Family

Grandpa and Gardenias

The other day I when I was sitting on the porch at my parents’ house, the smell of gardenias hung heavy in the air, and

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Finding the Sweet Spot

In my many years editing for Carolina Gardener and reading various gardening publications, I became very familiar with the extension agents’ favorite saying: “Right Plant,

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Gardening

Late Bloomers

I guess it’s only fitting that I have late-bloomers in my garden. I was a late bloomer myself.

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Embracing the Imperfections

When it’s ours, the plants, fruits and vegetables we’ve lovingly cared for, nursing them through dry spells and flicking off Japanese beetles, we’re proud of

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