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Zest for Living: Tips for Growing Oranges
Whether you like things tart and tangy or juicy and sweet, there’s an orange for just about every taste. From sassy Sevilles (perhaps too bitter to eat out of hand but a delight in marmalades and...
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7 Things to Know Before Planting Mint in Garden Beds
Mint is undoubtedly a powerhouse herb, offering a plethora of uses from medicinal purposes to culinary delights. Whether you enjoy it in cold or hot teas, as a flavor enhancer in dishes, or even as a...
View ArticleElevate Your Garden Game: How Raised Beds Can Transform Your Backyard Oasis
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to invest in raised garden beds. “In the past few years, the popularity of raised garden beds has grown immensely due to their many benefits and styles,...
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Plant of the Week: Bee Balm (Monarda)
Bee balm is a perennial flower that blooms in the summer. You can expect to see colors of pink, purple, red or white. The Native American flower can be planted in the spring or the fall, but keep in...
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Advanced Watering Techniques for Savvy Gardeners
Any experienced gardener will tell you, proper watering is the key to a lush and thriving garden. While novices can get by with basic watering, if you want to take your gardening to the next level,...
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Seasonal Allergies and Your Garden: Plants to Avoid
For allergy sufferers, spring can seem like a ticking bomb – one whiff can set off a series of sneezes, a prelude to perpetually runny noses and itchy, red eyes. Certain plants can aggravate allergies,...
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Gardening Tips for Gardeners with Chronic Pain
Gardening is an excellent way to enjoy the sunshine, unwind after a stressful day, and grow beautiful flowers and delicious food. However, it can be less enjoyable if you suffer from chronic pain. I...
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Fungal Frontier: Cultivating Mushrooms in Your Own Garden Beds
Mushrooms at home? Is that even safe?! Growing mushrooms at home might seem like a wild task, but with the right knowledge and techniques, it can be surprisingly easy. In this blog, we'll explore the...
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In Greg's Garden: Friends that Keep Growing
By Greg Grant, SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Nacogdoches I've always been a bit of a solitude-seeking loner. I can’t help it. I was born that way. Once my momma tried to send me to a party I...
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Getting Your Watering Right: How to Use a Moisture Meter
Two of the most common mistakes people make with their gardens are overwatering and underwatering their plants. Both practices put plants at risk. And both mistakes can be prevented. When it comes to...
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7 Easy Climbing Plants to Grow on a Trellis
Functionality is key when selecting climbing vines for your trellises. Not only do they enhance the beauty of your outdoor space, but they also offer practical advantages such as creating shade and...
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Meet Flower Farmer Sara Rolfsen-Kohn: Garden Zones 6a-7b
Sara Rolfsen-Kohn is a full-time flower farmer in the mountains of Western North Carolina (6a/7b). She grew up despising gardening, but slowly fell in love with it as an adult. "Back in January we...
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Garden Respect: Lima Beans Have Their Day in the Sun
It’s possible that lima beans may not be your favorite vegetable. But they should be. Especially on Saturday, April 20 - it’s Lima Bean Respect Day! These super-nutritious legumes often do not get the...
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In Your Garden: Grow Better Bell Peppers
By Jay White, Contributing Writer and Editor Have you seen the picture on Pinterest and Facebook that says bell peppers with three lobes are “male” peppers and those with four lobes are “female?"...
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The Importance of Pollinator-Friendly Plants in Your Garden
Gardens are not just patches of greenery; they are vibrant ecosystems teeming with life. Among the most crucial inhabitants are pollinators - bees, butterflies, birds, and other insects - that play a...
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The Prickly Palate: Edible Cacti from the Garden
Most of us know the issues associated with a picky eater, the toddler who insists on mac and cheese every day or the husband who never grew out of his high-school junk-food habits and thinks a Costco...
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Picture-Perfect Moments in Your Garden: 5 Tips for Stunning Photography
Are you one of those gardeners who likes to take photos of your plants as they grow and bloom? You can catalog your garden’s walk through the seasons through photography that allows you to keep moments...
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Flowers and Folklore: Create a Garden Around Flower Tales (Part 1)
In the tapestry of human history, flowers have always been more than a pretty trinket. Beyond their beauty, they've been woven into the fabric of folklore, symbolizing everything from luck and love to...
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Plant of the Week: Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina)
It might surprise you to know that Lamb’s Ear is a member of the mint family, which in some cases can be invasive in warmer climates if not taken care of properly. The beauty of its silver, soft and...
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Earth Day Essentials: A Deep Dig Into the Meaning and How Gardeners Can...
(Editor's note) Monday April 22 is Earth Day, and this year's theme is Planets vs. Plastics, with the goal of a 60 percent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040. In an April 19, 2024...
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