Basic Early Spring Pruning
Does the word pruning leave you confused? Do you think there is some difficult rules and regulations you have to follow? While there are some tips for design aesthetics for something like roses, basic...
View ArticleGrowing Vines on Walls Without Damage
Whenever I see a wall covered in vines I think of exotic places, old-world gardens, warm Mediterranean seaside villas…. and I get that warm fuzzy vacation feeling. Wouldn’t it be nice to get that same...
View ArticleGrowing Strawberries
Everybody loves strawberries! Strawberry pie, Strawberry Shortcake, plain ole strawberries! But those you get at the grocery store sure take a lot of sugar, because lets face it, they just are NOT...
View Article4 Crepe Myrtle Care Tips
Crepe Myrtles are a staple in the southern garden for their colorful long blooming flowers in the heat of summer and their basically easy/no care. The following 4 care tips will help you have beautiful...
View ArticleRejuvenate that Overwintered Wandering Jew
So last winter, you carefully got your wandering jew inside before the first frost of winter and you kept it in the basement and now the last frost date has passed and it’s time to get that Wandering...
View ArticleGarden Pests
If you are going to garden, you are going to have some competition for all that lovely produce. How should you combat those garden pests? Leaf Footed Nymphs Easily confused with the GOOD guy Assassin...
View ArticleGrowing Pumpkins
Have you ever dreamed of having a roadside stand and selling you garden produce? Pumpkins are great sellers at Farmers Markets and last fall I bought a big green one to put on my front porch! The...
View ArticleYard & Garden Updates on a Budget
Do you sometimes get bored with your yard & garden? Would you like to update it cheaply? Here are some quick and easy ways to freshen your yard & garden for summer without spending much money....
View ArticleCucumber Vinegar
If your cucumbers are doing well and the squash bugs have not gotten to them, you will have an abundance of cukes and may be wondering what to do with them. After all, cucumbers are not used much in...
View ArticleAttracting Butterflies to Your Backyard
Do you love watching butterflies flit and flirt around the yard? It is really not difficult to attract butterflies to your backyard, you just need to know a few facts! Sunshine: Butterflies love...
View ArticleEasiest Ways to Use that Fall Harvest
So you had a fun time planting things in the garden this year and you had fairly good success! Now what? By the time August gets here I am usually burnt out on working in the heat and, regretfully,...
View ArticleRemoving Existing Grass for New Planting Beds
When creating a new planting bed, whether its for flowers or vegetables or herbs, getting rid of the existing grass and weeds is the hardest thing. So lets talk about ways to remove it. Dig it Out...
View ArticleWhat to Cook With a Harvest of One
Most of us backyard gardeners don’t raise enough produce to have massive amounts of each vegetable ripen at the same time. Instead, we get one of this and one of that; one yellow squash, one eggplant,...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde has become a favorite in our house, but it took a lot of taste testing before we found one that suited us. So if you’ve tried it once and didn’t care for it, don’t give up. This recipe is...
View ArticlePreparing Your Southern Garden for Winter
Living in the South does not require too many garden chores to prepare for winter, but there are a few that should be done to prevent a few disasters. And I may or may not have first hand experience at...
View Article4 Crepe Myrtle Care Tips
Crepe Myrtles are a staple in the southern garden for their colorful long blooming flowers in the heat of summer and their basically easy/no care. The following 4 care tips will help you have beautiful...
View ArticleRejuvenate that Overwintered Wandering Jew
So last winter, you carefully got your wandering jew inside before the first frost of winter and you kept it in the basement and now the last frost date has passed and it’s time to get that Wandering...
View ArticleDealing with Garden Pests
If you are going to garden, you are going to have some competition for all that lovely produce. How should you combat those garden pests? Leaf Footed Nymphs Easily confused with the GOOD guy Assassin...
View ArticleGrowing Pumpkins
Have you ever dreamed of having a roadside stand and selling you garden produce? Pumpkins are great sellers at Farmers Markets and last fall I bought a big green one to put on my front porch! The...
View ArticleYard & Garden Updates on a Budget
Do you sometimes get bored with your yard & garden? Would you like to update it cheaply? Here are some quick and easy ways to freshen your yard & garden for summer without spending much money....
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