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, 2022
- 2 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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Bert
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 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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Bert
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 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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Bert
- Jul 23, 2021
- 3 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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Bert
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 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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Bert
- Dec 26, 2020
- 1 min
DIY Holiday Greenery
This video shows how and what kind of greenery to collect to display for the holiday season. #gardeningtips #gardeningblog...
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Bert
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Poinsettia
Learn how to choose a poinsettia to bring home and how to care for it in this short video with Bert! #gardeningblog #poinsettias...
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Bert
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
How to Propagate and care for Christmas Cactus!
Is this really a cactus? what does it take to care for and keep them? Learn all this and more in this short 4 minute video!...
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Bert
- Oct 27, 2020
- 1 min
Visiting inspiration!
Table Rock Tea Company is a fascinating place to visit. They grow and process tea right here in north western South Carolina. Tea...
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Bert
- Sep 19, 2020
- 2 min
Did you know that Fall is the time to plant Spring bulbs?
(crocus) Late Summer is the time to place that bulb order. Bulbs will arrive in fall when it is time to plant. Taking a critical look at...
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Bert
- Sep 5, 2020
- 1 min
Time to plant those Fall crops
As your spring garden fades, you can plant some things for fall. Seeds are not as easy to find as they were in the spring, so hopefully...
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Bert
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
My North Carolina Arboretum Adventure!
My daughter and I went to the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. This summer they are featuring a Lego Sculptures Exhibit and a...
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Bert
- Aug 21, 2020
- 2 min
5 Tips for Buying Bargain Plants
In August, many outlet stores try to sell out the plants in their nursery departments so they have space for other items in more demand....
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Bert
- Jul 10, 2020
- 2 min
DAYLILIES for Summer
The daylilies are blooming! They make their greatest impact in June and July. There are thousands of varieties. Most are not available...
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Bert
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Hydrangeas: to cut or not to cut .....
Hydrangeas white, blue, or pink? There are many hydrangeas available at the nursery today. The blue and pink ones are the most striking....
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Bert
- Feb 17, 2020
- 1 min
TIME TO CUT GRASS?
Late winter is a good time to cut back your ornamental grasses. Here is an example of Pampas Grass. When the ends of the leaves begin...
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