A native of thickets in wet areas such as bogs and swamps from Nova Scotia to Florida and west to Michigan, Missouri, and Texas, this deciduous shrub is a member…
Does the thought of cantaloupe at Thanksgiving or garden tomatoes at Christmas make your mouth water? If so, you might want to consider learning the techniques of root cellaring, a…
Brought to North American by European settlers for the food value of its root, wild parsnip escaped from gardens and is now found in most of the continental United States.…
This low growing juniper is a native of North America where it is found growing on coastal cliffs and stony hillsides. It is an evergreen ground-hugging shrub with long trailing…
In sun or part shade, in well drained soil, this duo makes an eye catching ground cover with flowers in both spring and fall complemented by attractive foliage all summer…
Also known as black tupelo, sour gum and pepperidge, this tall, straight, symmetrical deciduous tree is a native of northeastern United States from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.…
A good way to encourage our children and grandchildren to eat healthy food is to make such foods fun and inviting. Gail Gibbons book, Apples, does just that. Filled with…
Weeds that hurt you when you are gardening always seem especially threatening and stinging nettles are one of the most common. The stems and leaves of this perennial weed bear…
Translated from the French as “dream of gold”, ‘Reve D’Or ‘ is one of the best climbing roses for warm climates. It grows quickly with long flexible shoots that will…
One of the important decisions you have to make when planting a container is what kind of pot you are going to use. There are many different kinds available and…
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