Gardeners can improve their soil. Why is soil important for gardeners? We’ve all heard about growing the right plants in the right places ...

This graphic makes the point about how out-of-step people are for trying to maintain unnatural&unsustainable lawns. To celebrate Earth D...

Figure 1: Weather balloon with parachute and radiosonde. Q: Do you believe in global warming? A: We are Measuring it. Guest blog post by Dr...

What is the birds-eye view of your yard your community? Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster! Scientists studying data c...

Smooth alder or hazel alder ( Alnus serrulata ) Photos by Georgia Native Plant Society Hazel alder or smooth alder ( Alnus serrulata ) is b...

Florida betony develops ridged tubers that look sorta like a rattlesnake tail and are edible. Florida betony ( Stachys floridana ) is an ag...

Using sticks as mulch reduces weed growth. Mulches & mulching Over the years, I've written about mulching and mulches in my seven b...

The roselle was almost as tall as the house. This year's roselle ( Hibiscus sabdariffa ) crop was amazing even though we were out-of-to...

I prepare a whole row for come-again crops. So far this year I have two starts: celery & romaine lettuce. Instead of throwing away or c...

The beautiful flower heads attract a wide array of pollinators, including this yellow tiger swallowtail butterfly ( Papilio glaucus ). Sout...