In the Garden

Butta makes everything betta! Those are true words to live by, and between the Girly Gardener and myself, we could buy stock in Kerrygold butter. It’s pretty much perfect for …

Crisp temperatures… they’re finally here! This North Carolina summer seemed never ending with temperatures into the mid 80’s just last week. However, the fall vegetable gardening season is now upon …

If your gardening area at home is like mine, then you probably have a small stockade of seeds. And some of them are probably past their prime (here’s a test …

Hello all of you gardeners and book lovers out there! I hope you’re enjoying this transition into fall, my favorite season! Did you know Amazon is a wonderful resource for …

Veggie harvesting brings the fruit of your labors to the kitchen. Some ripe veggies can be left in the garden for a day or even a week past “picking prime”: cucumbers, jalapenos, …

Fall garden planning season is upon us! The corn stalks turn from green to brown, tomato plants no longer hang heavy with fruit. And while many things may still be …

Growing green beans, whether the pole or bush varieties, is one of the easiest vegetables in the summer garden. But when you should you begin harvesting these summer favorites? Find …

Are you in full-on, worm crushing, squirrel chasing summer garden mode? Well we certainly are around here. This is an absolutely fabulous time of year for appreciating how much work …

What could possibly come close to the smell of basil in the summer? Just rubbing a leaf and holding it to your nose can give you daydreams of pasta (or …

Not sure how to prune azaleas or even if your old azaleas are worth pruning? I’ve got you covered! Cutting back azalea bushes to get healthy, new growth is simple …