Making a garden, and saving our springs with native plants Story by Bill Pitts Photo by Ana Eire Dr. Robert Sitler is a specialist in Mayan culture and author of The Living Maya. He is also the most successful native plant gardener I know in Central Florida. Fifteen years ago, Bob was part of the …
An ongoing series of beautiful container ideas Story and Photo by Diana Sageser Pictured here is a very simple, yet striking container for sunny locations. Using only three plant varieties, but choosing different colors that blend nicely gives this pot the “wow” factor. As the plants mature and begin to drape over the front and …
An ongoing series of beautiful container ideas Story and Photo by Diana Sageser I love travelling. It gives me a chance to walk around neighborhoods to see what other people have planted. Last year, in Kansas, I came across this stunning container located on the north side of a stone-faced house. Although this was in …
Innovative ways to use annuals in your landscape Story by Kelly Bledsoe Whether your garden is a set of containers on a city balcony or an extensive country plot, annuals add color wherever you need it. And let’s face it … a garden just isn’t a garden without flowers! Even if vegetables are your passion, …
Story by Clara A. Curtis Many Southern gardeners may have had their fill of camellias, but not this gardening gal. When I spied this winter-hardy camellia hybrid with red flowers, I was set on having a specimen plant in my entry garden. Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ is hardy in my Zone 6 garden in partly shaded …
Romantic garden expert Story and Photos by PJ Gartin Tom Johnson, executive director of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, is not only a tenacious horticulturist; he’s also a modest man. However, don’t let his, “Aww shucks ma’am, I’m just a poor farm boy,” demeanor fool you. Although this former Perry, Georgia, Future Farmers of America member …
15 common problems in your summer vegetable garden and how to fix them Story by Darren Sheriff Growing your own fruit and vegetables has become more popular due to the organic food movement. The concern over chemicals, bacteria, and other issues are pushing folks into growing their own produce. This is on top of the …
With attention to detail and composition you can create an outstanding front yard with considerable curb appeal Story and Photos by PJ Gartin Curb appeal: We think we know it when we see it, but does this term – first coined by realtors in the mid-1970s – have an objective definition, or do we all …
Gardeners are constantly looking for ways to make gardening easier and more carefree “Low maintenance” is often the holy grail for most of us. One of the easiest ways to reduce the “work” of gardening is to use plants native to our states. Because they are adapted to our local environmental conditions, they offer a …
Plants, plans, and advice By Marian St. Clair Tony Avent, founder and proprietor of Juniper Level Botanic Garden in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the world-renowned mail-order nursery, Plant Delights, shares the story of his extraordinary passion for plants, along with his plans for the future and advice for today’s gardeners. Q. What sparked your interest …
