Note to self: Update Garden Journal
When I'm not puttering around in my yard, and by puttering I mean pulling weeds, watering, fertilizing, trimming, filling bird feeders, cleaning bird baths,...
When a Second Flush of Blooms Brings Back Memories
When my youngest of three sisters passed away of breast cancer, she was 44 years old. She was too young, beautiful and talented, with...
It’s Time for Fall Vegetables
The air is crisp and cool again, so it’s time to get your fall garden planted before all of the warm weather is gone....
Getting control of vines & brush
Treating woody brush and vines often takes a combination of chemicals and manual removal to be successful long term. The best chemicals to apply...
Humming Along in the Garden
I'm not sure who is more in love with my flowers, me or the hummingbirds. I have a few who do a fly through...
Put the fire ant’s bonfire out!
It’s harvest season. If you look closely around your yard you’ll probably see ants storing up resources to help them through this winter. Now...
Art in the Garden – Statues and Such
I'm not cheap but I can be had. For many years, I have collected "garden art." I love bargains so I try to shop...
And down the stretch they come!
Although I grew up in the horse business and the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby is this weekend, this story is not about...
Welcome to Green Thumb Gardening!
I believe that gardening is about sharing – sharing tips and experiences, plant cuttings, plant divisions, and pictures, because who doesn’t like to gaze...
Gardening Tips: Fall weed control
Every year, folks are plagued by winter and summer annual weeds. Do you remember all the yellow pastures full of buttercup? Was your yard purple...
Gardening Tips: Proper planting of woody ornamentals
Fall is on the horizon, and it’s time to begin planning for fall planting of trees, shrubs, and perennials. Plants like these benefit greatly from...
Time to prepare for fall plantings
According to Steven Patrick, an agriculture and natural resources agent with the Habersham County Extension Office in Clarkesville, "People have had a lot more...