The 2026 Great Pollinator Census will be held on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. Participating states this year besides the inaugural state of Georgia, are South Carolina, North Carolina,
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I’m Going to the Fling in Buffalo
I'm very excited to announce that I'll be a part of The Fling in 2026. Formerly the Garden Blogger's Fling, this group
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Mulching the Vegetable Garden
Mulching the vegetable garden makes your garden more efficient and, let's be honest, better looking. Just like a toddler
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Planter Feet for Pots
I like the look of planters on my porch, but I don't like the water stains that remain at summer's end. For this reason,
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Spring Garden Events Atlanta 2026
Creating a garden is the slowest of the performing arts, to paraphrase a popular expression. Probably one of the most
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My Low-Maintenance Container Gardens
When I plan my summer flower containers, I have a few goals. In addition to steady good looks from summer to fall, I
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5 Steps to a Better Garden this Spring
This story first appeared in the Master Gardener column in my local newspaper.
Here in Georgia, we’re in the
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Soup Beans Instant Pot Recipe
Soup beans are country food. When I was a kid growing up in South Carolina, one day each week, the school cafeteria
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Turkey Ragu with Pasta Recipe
I like a red sauce thick with vegetables and this recipe delivers. Inspired by a NYT Cooking recipe, this dish uses
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How to Give Paperwhites for Christmas Gifts
This story first appeared in my blogspot blog in December 2011.
When you run into your favorite garden center
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