The Language of Plants
By Kathy Torres I think I inherited the “gardening gene” from my Grandmother and my Dad. As a…
Shade Trees
by Kathy Torres There’s a great old jazz song titled Up a Lazy River, written in 1930. It…
Food – It’s Complicated
By Kathy Torres We spend a lot of time these days reading labels on food products for the…
Problem Solving – Insects, Fungus and Weeds
By Kathy Torres So… Here we are in the “dog days” of summer when it’s hot and dry…
Growing Blueberries
By Kathy Torres Blueberries are often labeled a “superfood” because they are loaded with vitamins and minerals. The…
Getting Started Growing Fruit
by Kathy Torres Peaches have been grown in South Carolina since the 1860s and are designated as the…
Aquatic Plants
by Kathy Torres The sights and sounds of water provide a relaxing, soothing atmosphere in the garden. An…
Top Five Plants for Beginner Vegetable Gardeners
by Kathy Torres April is the official start time for planting many summer vegetable plants in the midlands…
To Prune or Not to Prune… Hydrangeas
As we survey our landscape in anticipation of the upcoming spring season, and notice that the weathered blooms…
Northern Cardinal – The Infamous Red Bird
Chances are you have probably received a Christmas card illustrating a snowy white landscape as the backdrop for…