Blending it Up
This past weekend, I tackled a garden project that I’ve been putting off for years. I dug up all the irises in front of our
We’ve all seen the research and the articles touting the fact that kids will eat more vegetables if they take part in growing them. I’m
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
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
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
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,
I guess it’s only fitting that I have late-bloomers in my garden. I was a late bloomer myself.
Much to my surprise as we entered the walled garden, one of the first flowers that caught my eye was a huge, red zinnia! I
it’s not just the heat that keeps me from spending time in the garden, meticulously weeding and staving off pests and disease. It’s my two
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
