GENERAL SOUTHERN ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Below you will find our general Southern collection of articles. Enjoy!
CRAZY CRAWLERS
Caterpillars you are likely to run across at some time in your gardening career Story and Photos by Blake Layton, Ph.D. Where there are plants there are caterpillars. As an avid gardener, you are probably familiar with several species of caterpillars, particularly those that damage some of your favorite plants, such as tobacco hornworms, cabbage …
BARE ROOT BASICS
Don’t be afraid to get bare root plants! Story by Helen Newling Lawson You’ve finally tracked down that plant your local nurseries don’t carry, and at a great price to boot! But the description says, “Ships bare root.” Not sure what that means? Or are you afraid of getting a bunch of dead-looking roots that …
SAVE IT FOR LATER!
The basics of harvesting and preserving herbs Story and Photos by Rebecca Stoner Kirts Fall is one of my favorite times in the herb garden. It is the time to gather the fruits of your labor so you can enjoy these amazing plants all winter long. Many years ago, I was visiting one of my …
REACH FOR THE MOON
Try a moon garden to enjoy the cooler evening hours Story by Jennifer Williams Moon gardens are becoming more popular in the gardening world. Gardeners are looking at new ways to enjoy their landscapes, and in the South, our hot summer temperatures may make it hard to sit outside and enjoy the view during the …
CHEERFUL POT
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photos by Barbara Wise Sometimes the colors we use when planting container gardens just make us smile. This simple grouping of white, pale yellow, dark yellow, and green in a dark blue pot provides a cheerful spot of color. In the foreground is Goldilocks Rocks bidens (B. …
UP TO THE CHALLENGE
An ongoing series of container recipes Story and Photos by Barbara Wise Finding colorful plants that like shady locations can be a challenge. There are some plants, though, that always fit the bill when creating a shade-loving container garden. We start at the top with a coleus (Solenostemon scutellarioides). Flanking the coleus are two Impatiens. …
GMOs
Understanding what they are and their purpose in production Story and Photos by Bob Westerfield We live in a world full of modern conveniences. It’s hard to find anyone that doesn’t own at least one smart phone, computer, GPS, or a host of other electronic gadgets. But, in spite of all the technological advances, when …
GOTTA HAVE WORMS!
A healthy population of earthworms leads to a healthy garden Story and Photos by Kristi Cook I have worms. But I wish I had more. I’m talking about earthworms, some of nature’s most significant earth healers. These creatures can do everything from aerating garden soil and improving poor soil structure to fertilizing the garden. All …
THE LANGUAGE OF PLANTS
Listen to what your plant is telling you Story and Photos by Susan Jasan Just as we communicate through facial expressions and the spoken and written word, plants communicate as well. When we learn a foreign language, it is to understand our neighbors, just as it is important for gardeners to understand the language of …