Tennessee is full of natural beauty, but some of its locations could be considered among the most beautiful places on earth. The Tennessee River Gorge is one of those places. Read More
They may be slow, but what they lack in speed, they more than make up for in appeal. Read More
This article was inspired by my guest room, of all places. Each time I enter, I see my grandmother's faded sunbonnet hanging on the almost-antique Duncan-Phyfe mahogany bed along with her wonderful old rose headboard lamp. The entire room is chock-full of heirlooms and precious memories. Read More
It wears a crown of feathers and in Jewish tradition is said to have led King Solomon to meet the Queen of Sheba. Read More
Like me, you may have a fondness for ladybugs. They're the inspiration for nursery rhymes and childhood fun. Read More
Its prickly, hairy appearance makes the rambutan a very odd-looking fruit. In fact, the name comes from the Malaysian word for hair, rambut. Read More
Ghost towns aren't found only in the Old West. Some are found underwater. Birmingham, Kentucky, is one of those underwater ghost towns. But how did it get there? Read More
The Ukrainian people, deeply religious and strongly tied to their land, often took a small vial of soil with them when they relocated so as to always have a piece of their homeland wherever they went. Read More
Winter's arrival is imminent and for many of us that means colder weather and snow. Snowflakes are unique and wonderfully different. Read More
The custom of bringing evergreens home during the winter began in Northern and Eastern Europe during the 15th or 16th century. Read More
Dunbar Cave State Park is a 144-acre natural area in Clarksville, TN. Its most significant feature is a scenic and historic cave surrounded above ground by an upland hardwood forest. Read More
More than a third of the world's food crops depend on bees for pollination. Varroa destructor is now their #1 enemy. Read More
Mammillaria elongata 'Cristata', also known as the brain cactus, is a rare form of Mammillaria elongata with a crested shape. This unique cactus has an interesting history and some specific care requirements. Learn more about them in this article. Read More
Cedar glades can be found in Tennessee, Kentucky, and extending into northern Alabama, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and southern Ohio. Read More
Many years ago in California, I purchased my first succulent plant and quickly became captivated by them. Read More
Also known as Cereus peruvianus 'Spiralis' or spiral cactus, this interesting twisted cactus is easy to cultivate. Read More
Without a fibrous root system or taproot, Tillandsia xerographica takes in nourishment via its silvery leaves that are covered with specialized cells capable of rapidly absorbing the water and nutrients that collect on them. Read More
These learning environments are not your typical paved sports courts or hard play surfaces. Read More
If you love bright colors in the garden, Golden Alexanders might be just the plant for you. This native is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Read More
I was given my first Joe-Pye Weed plant by a gal in Minnesota during a Dave's Garden plant swap. After that, I was hooked on both Joe-Pye and plant swaps. Read More
