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Flower Power Nov. 16, 2024
It is always so nice to walk into a hotel or building lobby and encounter a beautiful floral arrange... Read More
Grass Isn't 'Green,' So Why Is There a War on Gardens? Jul. 28, 2023
Last month I noticed that my neighbor put up a sign in their yard. It's a list of seven guidelines. ... Read More
Flustered by Funeral Flowers Jun. 16, 2023
Dear Annie: I've been friends with "Jessie" for several years, but lately, I've been feeling like th... Read More
Grafted Tomatoes? May. 10, 2023
Q: I saw your YouTube short video that gave a couple of tips on buying and planting grafted tomatoes... Read More
Garden Memories and the Love They Germinate Apr. 21, 2023
My son placed seeds in the dirt one at a time while encouraging each of them to "grow, grow, grow!" ... Read More
Start Early to Grow Ginger Mar. 08, 2023
Q: I was told you shouldn't grow ginger root from the grocery store because it might have a disease.... Read More
Growing Vegetables From Seeds Can Be Hard Feb. 22, 2023
Q: I have a problem growing vegetable seeds. I buy seeds from good brands because I want to grow var... Read More
American Garden Rose Selection 2023 Winners Jan. 25, 2023
The American Garden Rose Selection (AGRS) judges have announced the newest roses to be selected in t... Read More
Green Thumb Awards Jan. 18, 2023
For the past two weeks, I have been writing about the All-America Selections winners. The AAS progra... Read More
Polar Vortex and Plants Dec. 28, 2022
In his book "Following the Equator," Mark Twain says, "The captain had been telling how, in one of h... Read More
Thanksgiving Cactus Nov. 16, 2022
You will see poinsettias everywhere this time of year, and if you are tired of them you might want t... Read More
Fall Garden and Tool Cleanup Oct. 26, 2022
There is still plenty of time to do some important gardening work before winter arrives. In your ann... Read More
Are Wasps Beneficial? Sep. 07, 2022
Q: My patio is being overrun with yellow jacket bees. I want to find the nest and spray them, but it... Read More
Lawn Pests and Fungus Aug. 31, 2022
Question: Lately I'm finding small clumps of lawn grass, roots and all, dug out and laying there. Th... Read More
Cicadas, Beans and Tree Water Questions Aug. 17, 2022
Question: My oaks and shade trees look like they are beginning to die. The last six inches to a foot... Read More
Self-Pollinating Pears Aug. 10, 2022
Q: My local nursery is selling fruit trees at a discount because they are getting ready for fall. I ... Read More
Hydrangea Pruning Jul. 20, 2022
Q: I have several hydrangeas in my yard. When is the best time to prune them? A: I am glad you asked... Read More
Summer Shrub Color Jun. 29, 2022
Q: My landscape is boring! It needs color in the summer, especially in July and August. I don't want... Read More
Flowers Are Blooming, and Maybe We Can, Too May. 14, 2022
Everywhere I go, I see tulips. In the Midwest, we had a godawful April. The umbrellas barely had a c... Read More
Annual Flower Bed Planting Feb. 23, 2022
Question: We have several bare areas where we want to plant something. We might be moving this summe... Read More
