The Magic of Fireflies/ Protect Their Spell!
As a child growing up in a more suburban/rural area, I remember spending numerous summer nights catching and releasing fireflies; altho...
Songbirds Attracted to Summer Flowers-Benefits of Songbirds
We all hear it, that is, those of us who are up early! That crazy cacophony of discords in early morning right before sunrise. Birds ch...
Topsoil – On the Verge of Extinction (Part 1)
I recently read an article in a Time Magazine regarding topsoil. I was taken aback! As a gardener, I think I always took soil for grant...
What Flowers Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies
Nothing is more calming than to witness hummingbirds fluttering next to a beautiful flower or see butterflies floating through the gard...
Those Darn Rabbits – How to Keep Them At Bay
You've done it! You've finally created the garden of your dreams. All the flowers are in bloom, thriving beautifully and in all their g...
Planting Herbs in a Garden – Time For Good Eats!
Gardens conjure up images of sunny sunflowers, colorful coneflowers, striking snapdragon, and delightful dahlias. They add visual and t...
What is Spanish Moss? A Glimmering Ghostly Growth
Spanish Moss??
When I was a child my family and I would drive to Miami twice a year to see my mom's sister and her family. In those ...
What is a Spray Rose and How to Grow Them
I’m sure you know what a rose is, but how is it different from a spray rose? Are they sprayed with something? LOL! Actually, no. Read o...
What Is An Epiphyte_ Facts About Epiphytes
I’m sure you have noticed plants growing without soil. Maybe you’ve been in tropical areas and have noticed beautiful orchids, ferns or...
What Is A Rhizome? Is It a Root, Stem, Leaf
You have this lovely area in your backyard and you want to plant a garden. You’ve been exploring various flowers and shrubs that pique ...
What is a Living Wall Garden? – Green Walls
Everyone seems to enjoy having live plants in their homes and offices. Winter, summer, it really doesn’t matter. Indoor plants bring a ...
What is a Camellia? Care for a Camellia
When I think of a Camellia, it makes me feel nostalgic. When I was growing up in the mid-Atlantic region of the US, my family used to t...