Forcing forsythia
The landscape is still pretty barren right now but time is not standing still. On Sunday, clocks will spring forward by one hour meaning...
Marching towards spring
The iris and daylilies are starting to wake from a long winter's nap. Their strappy leaves are poking up through the soil in my...
“Splendid, they’ve come at last.”
My son and I are huge fans of old movies. One of our favorites is The African Queen, in which Rose (Katherine Hepburn) and...
A miracle maple
It's not what you are thinking. This is NOT one of the 128 varieties of maple trees that might grace your landscape. This is...
I have a pine tree…in my house!
Let me explain. I do have a pine tree in my house but it's not one of those stately pines that grace the Georgia...
Want a kill-proof houseplant?
Have you ever thought you can’t keep plants alive to save your life? Some folks swear they have a brown thumb when it comes...
The belle of the houseplant ball
I love African violets! What's not to love? They are compact, pack a huge punch with their beautiful, delicate flowers, and they bloom almost...
Jade, the popular prosperity plant
Good luck, prosperity, and friendship. Could you use more of all of that? Get a jade plant. It's one of the most popular houseplants...
Orchids – a bad rap for being “fussy”
Have you ever grown orchids? They have a reputation for being difficult. That's a bad rap. They are one of my all time favorite...
The ultimate winter surprise – camellias
"The camellias. I could see them, seemingly endless rows of big, bushy green trees with waxy leaves and showy flowers the size of saucers....
Great gardening gifts!
Either I was a very good girl this year, I requested the perfect gifts, or my friends and family know me very well. Maybe...
We need a little Christmas!
Haul out the holly
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Fill up the stocking
I may be rushing things but deck the halls again...