Last week, while I was going to town, a neighbor and friend from church asked me what I knew was an orange-like small tree that begins with C. He knew that I understood plants. I said, “Calamondin.” I ...
Many people buy an amaryllis bulb every year to enjoy this houseplant's big blossoms, and throw the flower away once it dies. But can you get a second bloom?
Imagine having sunny orange, bright yellow and luscious green fruit growing in your home, especially during this gray, cold time of year. While we do not associate citrus plants with ...
North Carolina is experiencing climate change: warmer temperatures (especially at night), more frequent extreme rainfall and a rise in sea level, scientists have found. Farmers and gardeners must ...
While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...
I’m writing these words during the weeks before Valentine. So far we’ve had a damaging cold blast but Mother Nature’s earlier gift to Mississippi was, at least, not snow and ice. Snow can be fun but ...