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Three good plants to try next year.

An interesting story about giraffes.

I am hoping you can identify this mystery vine that has appeared on my fence this summer. The flowers have a slight scent that is pleasant.

Finally, we have a break in the heat and humidity. July and September were both too hot and dry.

From a big trip to a weeks' worth of activities, this week flew by.

Another great garden tour is a wrap!

I have seven hydrangeas that just won't bloom. They look great, and they have looked like they're ready to bloom for two months; and I have like 12 flowers alt…

Late summer to early fall is muscadine season in the South.

Can you please tell me what's wrong with my 20-year-old peace lily? It continues to put on new leaves and looks healthy, but it is droopy, droopy, droopy.

Every year I try new plants. Here are three of my new favorites.

A surprising read for most of us.

I planted this hardy hibiscus (aka Dixie rose mallow) in late spring of last year. So far it has made no buds or blooms but has grown to approximately 7 to 8 f…

Three good plants to try next season.

A new weather station has me on cloud nine.