The Gardener’s Revolution Classic Tomato Garden Kit has changed the way I grow tomatoes. It holds a lot of soil, has a trellis integrated into its design, and a large water reservoir. This season I almost look like a tomato expert…. Read More ›
Plants
Growing Tomatoes
Growing the tomato of your dreams can be a source of frustration. I got tips from pros about ways you can modify your growing environment for a successful season.
Starting Seeds and Cuttings Right
Creating the right growing environment will produce healthy plants and save you frustration later. New episode on the Triangle Gardener podcast shares tips for success.
Garden Resolutions
Making resolutions for the new year? Here’s my first interview of 2017 —weird plants, what they teach us, and what I’m resolving to do about it.
Timing is Everything for NC Poinsettias
Right now North Carolina growers are shipping over 4 million poinsettias to state and national markets. These plants are photoperiodic, meaning the longer winter nights turn some of their leaves from green to red. Growers carefully schedule their plantings to… Read More ›
Plant Bulbs Now for Spring Daffodils
Get expert advice from Brent Heath —a third generation daffodil breeder who has over 5 million daffodils growing at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs in Gloucester VA. He explains how he develops new varieties and shares tips for a beautiful spring… Read More ›
Fruit for Fall Planting
Fall is the best time to plant trees and we investigate options for growing fruit in our region. I interview Charles Murphy as he explains easy options and tips for success.
Shop the Pot
You can’t create a wonderful garden with bad plants. How a plant was grown dictates how you should water and fertilize it during the first month as it adapts to your garden. My article, appearing in the March/April issue of Triangle… Read More ›
Encouraging Horticultural Innovation
I had the opportunity to interview top plant breeder, Dr. Denny Werner of NC State University. He explained why patenting and trademarking plants helps spur horticultural innovation. His 30-year research with redbud trees has resulted in exciting introductions to the… Read More ›
The Fleetingness of Desirability
Desirability can be a fleeting. Some plants once loved and sought after can find themselves consigned to history’s trash heap. In this article, published in the Durham county Master Gardener newsletter, I explore sacred herbs of the medieval Anglo-Saxons. Plants… Read More ›
