A highlight of my gardening year is planning my window plantings. I have three of these rustic hayracks across my front porch and I try to fill them with plants throughout the warm seasons.Over the
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My Ratatouille Recipe
This story first appeared on my blogspot blog in August 2010. I still make ratatouille each summer.
I've returned to
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Atlanta Area Fall Plant Sales 2025
Fall plant sales are getting in gear in my corner of the Atlanta area. Fall is the best time for planting perennials,
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Red Bird Sculptures in Memphis Gardens
In Memphis for The Fling (formerly the Garden Blogger's Fling), I picked up on a recurring theme - bright red cardinal
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Georgia Master Gardener Conference Slated for October 2025
Georgia's Annual Master Gardener Conference will be October 17 to 18 at the Macon Marriott City Center in Macon. This
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What is an Azalea Sport?
Azaleas bring masses of color to gardens, and the tremendous variety of cultivars is part of their appeal. You can find
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How to Solve Blossom End Rot in Your Tomatoes (Without Using Eggshells)
Growing tomatoes is one of the great joys of a summer garden, and managing the quirks of the harvest with homespun
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Painted Milk Jug Hanging Planters for Your Garden
This whimsical and charming idea came from a garden in Memphis, Tenn. This city hosted The Fling, a garden tour for top
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My GardenComm Silver Laurel Media Award
I'm honored and excited to announce that I won a Silver Laurel Media Award from GardenComm International. The Laurel
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When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall: A Late Summer Menu
This story first appeared on my blogspot blog in 2010.
The telltale signs of summer ending in Georgia: the trees
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