How-To Build a Bird BubblerWant to give a gift that keeps on giving? No, I’m not talking about sunchokes, Helianthus...
How to Make a Birdseed Wreath for the BirdsThe holiday season can make us all a little stir crazy. Okay, make that a lot crazy. Instead, just...
Gardening Under GlassThe dark, glossy leaves and white blooms grabbed me; I had to have the dwarf Italian lemon tree on...
Making Woven Wattle EdgingMost cannot deny the charming appeal of woven English wattle edging; and do you know just how easy...
Soil Sampling Made EasyAny great gardener will tell you that you need to know your soil before planting. One of the best...
Try These Plants for Unique Fall ContainersIt’s no surprise that one of the most common requests I get in fall is for unique container ideas...
Witnessing the Spirit of the GardenWe are often focused on the immediate and seemingly endless tasks of caring for our gardens:...
Seed Saving, Step by StepThe summer growing season may be drawing to a close, but you can enjoy another crop of your...
Finding Fragrance in the GardenI met Mary because of her dog. He’s a friendly dog with a job to do. I discovered she was a...
Floral Design Tips You Can Use At HomeArt in Bloom is held each spring at the North Carolina Museum of Art and features workshops by...
Passalong Plants: A Southern TraditionGardeners have always passed along plants—we’re a generous group who dislike tossing a...
Creating a Pollinator Garden with KidsMany gardeners have fond childhood memories of working in the garden with their parents or...
How to Be a Good ConsumerAre you the type of gardener who just loves to walk the garden center or nursery and let what you...
Building Healthy SoilBuilding healthy garden soils can seem daunting to a new gardener since soils and sites are so...
Staying Cool When It’s Hot in the GardenGardening can be a challenge in the summer when temperatures soar up to 100-plus degrees and the...