Robby My organic gardening philosophy is to play a little defense but overall stay on the offense. Focusing on the things that are trying to score against you instead of trying to score yourself is what it means to stay on offense. And the more you put your focus on that, the better your garden will … Read more
Phyllis is a Master Gardener growing in Zone 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The things she loves most about her job are planting flowering shrubs and perennials, taking care of her dogs and chickens in the backyard, and working in her yard. Phyllis has been a Master Gardener teacher in North Carolina for a long … Read more
Verticillium wilt is a notoriously destructive fungal disease that infects the vascular systems of hundreds of woody and herbaceous plants, impeding water transport and eventually killing the plant. However some tree species have natural genetic resistance or immunity to verticillium wilt, making them ideal choices for landscapes where this soil-borne pathogen is present. This article … Read more
Here is a great collection of do-it-yourself farmhouse Christmas wreaths. Each one is different, lovely, and full of farmhouse charm. You might have a problem choosing. Now is the time to make some beautiful DIY farmhouse Christmas wreaths! You know, the ones that make you feel warm and fuzzy and start drinking hot chocolate and … Read more
Rose hips are fruit that stay on different kinds of rose plants after the flowers die off and can be eaten. Most people who grow bushes for their flowers cut off the faded rose blossoms at the next stem node to make room for more blooms. This means that the hips are not seen as … Read more
For many bird enthusiasts, one of life’s simple pleasures is watching birds gather at backyard feeders. The joy of seeing a diversity of avian species up close in their natural beauty is an experience that never gets old. Setting up proper feeders that attract birds is key to an rewarding birdwatching experience. This is where … Read more
Watching a tree grow is magical. Day by day, it slowly grows (without catching our attention). Then, we turn around, and the former sapling is a full-grown, 80’ tree with a sprawling canopy. But what if your tree is getting too tall? Maybe those long branches are going to hit a power line, or on … Read more
Runner beans are a valued crop for any garden, Their vigorous vines produce an abundant harvest of tasty pods that can be eaten fresh or left to mature into large seeds that are perfect for drying and storing Learning how to properly dry and store runner bean seeds ensures you’ll have a bountiful crop the … Read more
Read on to find out more about these interesting plants, where they live in the wild, and how to take care of them at home. Adeniums are beloved by plant lovers from surprisingly different backgrounds. Their many blooms give them the common name Desert Rose, but their flowers look more like those of an oleander, … Read more
Passiflora becky’s blue and white, also known as Passiflora caerulea ‘Becky’s Blue and White’, is a gorgeous variety of passionflower vine. It produces beautiful blue and white blooms in summer that are striking against its green foliage. This passionflower variety is gaining popularity with home gardeners and landscapers for its beauty and hardiness. Keep reading … Read more