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Purple and yellow flowers in a hanging basket

Garden Travel

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 National Champion University of Georgia Bulldogs. If you walk six-tenths of a mile
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Yellow cherry tomatoes on the vine. Photo by Lucy Mercer | A Cook and Her Books

Food Garden

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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Garden Writing

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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Purple chive blossom in the herb garden

Food Garden

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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Garden Travel

Historic Oakland Cemetery in Spring

I spent a few days in March and April soaking up history in the warming spring weather at Historic Oakland Cemetery in
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Abra Lee standing beside memorial at Oakland Cemetery

Garden Travel

Walking with Abra Lee at Oakland Cemetery

"Conquer the Soil" author Talks History and Horticulture I stood on the path watching while Abra Lee knelt and
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How to Grow Lilies in Your Southern Garden

Lilies signal summer in the Southern garden. Beautiful Asiatic and Oriental lilies are easy to grow and offer dramatic
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Plan to Plant for Pollinators in Your Garden

Bring pollinators to your garden when you grow the plants they need for shelter and food. When you plant for
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Art Garden Travel

Flowers, Poetry and Light at Selby Garden

I am starved for gardens and art. Two years of the homebound life has meant experiencing these worlds through screens on
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White and pink hellebores in the garden

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3 Shade-Loving Perennials in My Garden

My number one tip for gardening success is put the right plant in the right place. If you have sun, plant sun-loving
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