When should I start my seeds?
What seeds should we start early inside? What seeds can wait and be planted in the ground? Some research is required to answer these...
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Nov 10, 20231 min
What about Camellias?
Camellias are a wonderful group of flowering plants for winter. There are thousands of varieties available with flowers in shades of...
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Sep 16, 20232 min
SHOULD I FERTILIZE MY GARDEN?
Soil fertility is determined by more than the levels of plant nutrients in the soil. The availability of the nutrients are effected by soil
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Jun 24, 20235 min
All about growing Herbs
Technically the word herb or herbaceous is a plant that dies down for the winter and comes back from the root crown next year as in...
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Nov 8, 20221 min
New England Botanical Garden Adventure
A VISIT TO THE NEW ENGLAND BOTANIC GARDEN AT TOWER HILL in central Massachusetts is a delightful respite from daily chores. It was...
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Nov 8, 20221 min
Gardens to Explore!
Fall is a great time to take a walk in a public garden. Many are free and open all day, as is Hatcher Gardens in Spartanburg, SC. ...
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Apr 1, 20222 min
How to Grow and Care for Daffodils 2.0
Daffodils The names daffodil, jonquil, and narcissus are used interchangeably. The genus name (botanical name) is Narcissus. This group...
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Feb 10, 20222 min
How to Choose and Care for House Plants
Pick a house plant for the place where you are going to put it in your house. Do not plan to put plants in a dark corner of the home. ...
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Jan 31, 20221 min
How to Grow Garlic
Have you ever thought of trying to grow your own garlic? First, pick a garden space in full sun with well-drained slightly acid soil....
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Jan 26, 20222 min
Starting seeds indoors
It is so exciting for children and adults to start seeds early inside. A sunny south facing window sill will do. A seed heating pad to...
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Sep 9, 20212 min
How to divide Perennials
Dividing perennials Large clumps of perennials may be divided in spring or fall. It is most important that division takes place when the...
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Aug 25, 20212 min
How to plan for fall crops
Planting root crops in the fall. Carrots, beets, parsnips, and radishes are some root crops that can be grown in the fall in South...
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Jul 23, 20213 min
6 Common Garden pests and how to get rid of them!
Most of us are familiar with the Japanese Beetle, a common pest of roses and many other garden plants. These beetles have a green head...
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Jun 30, 20212 min
Garden Design series: "What to plant where" - Flowers
FLOWERS require more maintenance than trees and shrubs. But the colors available make it worth it all. Prepare the soil by adding compost...
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Jun 16, 20213 min
Garden design: What to Plant Where? Trees and then shrubs!!
Start with trees as they can define spaces and fill spaces. They will have the most impact on your landscape and are the most permanent...
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May 5, 20212 min
How to Start an Herb Garden
Many of our common herbs grow best in sun. So pick a spot with at least 6 hours of direct sun. Decide how much space you will need, maybe...
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Apr 28, 20212 min
How to grow Tomatoes
TOMATOES Some things to know about choosing tomatoes: First, Read the tag! Determinate means it grows to a mature size and stops growing....
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Mar 30, 20212 min
How to plant a Hedge
A hedge makes a good boundary marker or privacy screen. Formal hedges need annual trimming to keep tidy. The hedge would be one straight...
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