Growing adjacent to the woods in my back yard are several varieties of this noteworthy tree. Pawpaws are the largest edible fruit native to the United States. Read More
People sometimes find a healthy newborn fawn in their yard. If they don't see the mother, they might think the baby has been abandoned and needs help. This is usually not the case. Read More
Due to several very wet rainy seasons, the Everglades ecosystem is rebounding from a century of decline. Read More
I've been a gardener for decades and have encountered many insects. Some I consider friends and some foes. One insect I frequently encounter in my yard and of which I am very fond is the carpenter bee. Read More
Sunchokes, native to Eastern North America, are also known as Jerusalem Artichokes and Sunroots. However, they're not from Jerusalem and they're not artichokes. So what are they and where did the name come from? Read More
Summer is here. Need some ideas for a colorful garden that's easy to grow? Read More
If you're seeing fewer fireflies lately, there's a reason for that and it's cause for concern. Read More
One of my favorite flower gardens isn't found outside. The flowers aren't even alive. The garden I'm referring to is the Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt given to me as a wedding gift by my own grandmother. Read More
Many bird species are currently either threatened or listed as vulnerable to extinction. Feeding them can become part of the problem or part of the solution. Read More
You probably already have pots around your house so why would you spend additional money on grow bags? Are there really any benefits to using them? Read More
Heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant are key phrases for selecting the best vegetables to grow in places with hot, humid summers. Read More
Try these simple tips and it won't be long before you have ripe, juicy tomatoes even if you don't have a lot of space to garden. Read More
As spring fades away and summer takes over, many gardeners find it increasingly difficult to work in the garden. Fortunately, there are flowering plants that bloom profusely throughout summer without a lot of fuss. Read More
If you want to add something exotic to your garden, the Passiflora may be just the plant for you. Read More
If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, it's important to know the kind of environment they prefer. Read More
Vertical gardening is the use of a vertical space to grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and even some plants with woody roots. For centuries, traditional gardeners have used trellises to do similar things with climbing plants like squash and beans. Read More
Beneficial bugs are predatory insects that like to target other specific insect pests. As gardening season rolls around, the presence of these predators becomes crucial for a healthy landscape. Read More
Just like roofs shed water, towns have become engineered to channel and divert stormwater to prevent flooding. However, this efficient system of moving water also provides a conduit for the chemicals used in our gardens and yards to reach streams, creeks, ponds, and rivers. Read More
When warm weather arrives, mosquitoes can quickly become a nuisance. Some of them transmit diseases. There are many different species, each with different preferences for climate and breeding territory. Read More
"Vidalia onions aren't just the most famous onions in the word; I think they may be the only famous onions in the world." -- Chef Bobby Flay Read More
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