Creating a garden is the slowest of the performing arts, to paraphrase a popular expression. Probably one of the most labor-intensive, too. I try to make as many of the local garden tours as I can, to
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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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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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Quick Pick: 2 Pollinator Plant Favorites
Looking to add pollinator plants to your garden? Here are two picks for surefire pollinator action: zinnias and
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5 Joys of the September Garden
This letter from my front porch first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column.
The September garden
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5 Favorite End-of-Season Plants from My Garden
This article first appeared in my local newspaper’s Master Gardener column in October 2023.
Walking around my garden
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Front Porch Window Boxes
A highlight of my gardening year is planning my window plantings. I have three of these rustic hayracks across my front
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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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