Archive for 'Garden'
Pucker Up!
Lemons in Lee County? Count On It! When December rolled around, my dwarf Myer lemon tree was in full bloom. Last year I replanted it in a large container because it was root bound. I moved [...]
A Cactus for the Holidays
This winter plant is an annual burst of color I love poinsettias, but let me advocate for a different holiday plant – one you won’t throw out when the season is over, and is available in [...]
Black Gold
Garden help is right at your feet - Are you throwing money away? You are if you are raking or bagging your leaves and kicking them to the curb. This time of year you may see [...]
It’s the Berries!
We did not have blueberry bushes when I was growing up outside of Auburn. When I moved home after twenty-five years away, I had to have blueberries. I planted four blueberry bushes and did everything wrong, [...]
Grow Your Own Food – with Style!
It’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air, and so are the smells of sticky barbecued ribs and fresh grilled asparagus. You may have already jumped onto one of the latest trends in [...]
Magnolia Madness
In search of the perfect deciduous bloomer The majestic Southern magnolia tree, with glossy green leaves and creamy summer blooms, is fundamental to our landscapes, native woodlands, and local art. But there are so many more [...]
The Upper Crust
Great pecan