Planting Heirloom VegetablesHeirloom tomatoes have become popular products in farmer’s markets and on restaurant menus.
Pollen and Nectar Plants for Honey BeesA couple of years ago, a beekeeper friend of mine recommended the book Garden Plants for Honey Bees...
The Culinary Herbal – A Book For Cooks and GardenersMy Southern family’s favorite foods during my childhood were fresh, homegrown vegetables...
Learn New Ways to GardenThe time to garden is now. The last-frost date—around April 15—for the Triangle’s 7b plant...
Houseplant Improvement TimeAlthough I love plants, I do not frequently buy houseplants. I instead maintain a plant homeless...
Chuckle Though Winter With The Grumpy GardenerFor this gardener, January and February are the most boring months of the year. Fortunately, for...
Understanding The Intricate Life of TreesAs leaves disappear from our poplars, oaks and maples, the sounds of the forest change.
The Living ForestThe Living Forest is a gorgeous large-format book that explores our eastern forests. Delicious...
Rock Gardening for Dry Garden ConditionsEach year summer’s mid-day heat drives many gardeners indoors. Early mornings or late evenings...
Seven Flowers and How They Shaped the WorldHave you ever been asked to name your favorite flower as you walked a visitor through your garden...
A Case for Common NamesDr. Allan Armitage’s new book, Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots explores the origins of some of...
Help For Bees And ButterfliesWandering among your blossoming plants during the summer is a reward for a job well done.
Gardening in the SouthDirector of the JC Raulston Arboretum, Mark Weathington, has published a new book —Gardening in...
Advice For Small-Spaced GardenersBecause I am a retired librarian, books are my favorite gift for special occasions. Graduations...
Planting for the FuturePlanting in layers creates stable plant communities which are more resistant to weeding and...