Oh Deer! | Protect Your Garden From This Prolific Pest September 1, 2017 Becky Calvert Once the scourge of rural gardens, the burgeoning deer population has moved to more urban areas thanks... Continue reading
Lavender The Wonder Plant June 1, 2017 Becky Calvert Whether you’re planting a kitchen garden, a container of herbs or merely looking for a hardy perennial... Continue reading
The Gem of the Landscape | Five Reasons to Love Southern Magnolias February 1, 2017 Becky Calvert Of all species of magnolias, there is perhaps none as iconic or more beloved than the Southern magnolia.... Continue reading
Spectacular Shrubs for Fall: Bloom in Spring, Color in Fall August 31, 2016 Becky Calvert fothergilla It would seem most gardeners plant with spring and summer blooms in mind, overlooking... Continue reading
The New Old-Faithful Flowers: Learn About the Latest in Annuals June 1, 2016 Becky Calvert Right after humans learned to cultivate plants, they began experimenting in breeding them to get rid... Continue reading
Money Matters: Financing the Home of Your Dreams April 1, 2016 Becky Calvert Homeownership is the quintessential American Dream, dating back to our country’s pioneer days and... Continue reading
The Long Winter's Nap: Putting your Flower Beds to Bed October 31, 2015 Becky Calvert The grand finale of the gardening season is upon us. Now is the time to prepare your yard for its... Continue reading
GREAT GADGETS: Gardening Goes High-Tech January 31, 2015 Becky Calvert With technology’s influence over nearly every aspect of our lives, it was only a matter of time before... Continue reading
Winter Garden, Bird Sanctuary October 31, 2014 Becky Calvert With all their twittering and fluttering about, birds add movement, sound and color to our landscape.... Continue reading
House Monograms: Making it Personal August 31, 2014 Becky Calvert Monogramming is a way to make your mark, to add your figurative and literal signature to your possessions.... Continue reading