Each year, the American Horticultural Society honors the best gardening-related books published in North America. As in 2024, I was asked to serve as a judge on the committee to review nominations and
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How to Spot Poison Ivy
A couple years ago, I volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity house building project. If you've never been a part of a
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3 Great Garden Ideas for Spring
Thoughts of spring can mess with your mind. The greening of the world around you lifts your spirits and energizes your
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Join Great Grow Along 2025
Learning more about gardening is fun and easy with the upcoming Great Grow Along 2024 event. This free virtual event is
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Spring 2025 Garden Events in Atlanta
I'm lucky to live in the Atlanta area where spring comes early. Quite often in February, we’ll have afternoon
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Georgia Perennial Plant Symposium 2025
Spring is just around the corner and that means it's time to soak up all the inspiration for spring gardens. You'll have
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Look for These Plants When You Walk in the Woods
This article first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column in November 2024.
A walk in the woods is a
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Adopt-A-Flower in Juneau, Alaska
Just want to share a story that is very special to my heart. It's a feature published in the December 2024 issue of
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Grow an Organic Fruit Orchard at Home
This story on growing an organic fruit orchard first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column.
Many
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Growing Nasturtiums in my Garden
I remember growing nasturtiums in my mom's garden when we lived in South Carolina. I helped my mom plant the chunky
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