Gibbs Gardens is a world-class garden in the North Georgia foothills. It's designed to shine through all seasons, and especially so in late winter and early spring when the millions of daffodils bloom
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Head Planter
It was blue and had a sweet face, so I brought it home.
I've wanted a head planter for awhile, but it took some time
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Evil Tomato Hornworms
In my garden, I call them Evil Tomato Hornworms, with heightened emphasis on the E. I pronounce the name E-vil like
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A Visit to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
I visited the State Botanical Garden in Athens in early June, on a hellaciously hot day perfect for viewing the full sun
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Garden Trippers at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
This is the year I get back to my favorite place: in a garden, any garden, anywhere.
Early in the year, I gathered
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My Garden Trippers
I am grateful that I'm comfortable in my home. I expressed this sentiment many times in the early months of the
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A Visit to the UGA Trial Gardens
In Athens, Georgia, champions conquer in many venues. Sanford Stadium at the heart of campus, is the home of the
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Tips for Growing Tomatoes
It’s hard to imagine summer without homegrown tomatoes. Even if you don’t actually grow the luscious fruit in your own
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Read “Mr Portwood’s Tomatoes” in Salvation South
It's a true story: the best tomatoes I ever ate were grown by Mr. Portwood in his home garden. I share how I got to know
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Grow These Easy Herbs in Your Summer Garden
Herbs are the gateway plants to gardening. There's no better time to get started
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