When I was younger, I would buy plants without paying attention to what they needed for success. I...
Author - Gayle Fisher
Melampodium
One of my favorite plants this time of year is Melampodium. It is almost three feet tall, and the...
Queen Anne’s Lace
Queen Anne’s lace (Daucus carota) can be seen along the back roads and highways here in Tennessee...
Pinks & Sweet Williams
Currently blooming for a limited time here in Tennessee are two showy plants from the same family...
Bradford Pear
The recent warm days and mild nights have finally coerced even our standard giant trees into...
Dandelions
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is the most common and easily identified perennial weed in the...
Pine Trees
I just finished reading an article about the soothing effects of smell. It’s well known that...
Attracting Songbirds To Your Garden
No matter the size of your yard, you can attract and enjoy a variety of birds. Even if you live...
Hollyhocks
One of my strongest memories from childhood was my Granny’s hollyhocks. These giants of the flower...
Winterberry Holly
What a terrible time men have finding gifts for women. Since I am always on a diet this immediately...