by Jennifer Poindexter Are you afraid to keep poinsettias around your home during the holidays? I understand the feeling. I have pets that I worry about ingesting the leaves. Fortunately, poinsettias aren’t nearly as dangerous as once thought. However, they do produce a sap … [Read more...]
Plants that Grow in Winter in Many Garden Zones
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you want your home to stay vibrant with color all winter long? Are you searching for plants that prosper during the winter? Understanding which plants thrive in which seasons is vital to keeping your home welcoming and colorful throughout the … [Read more...]
What is double digging in a garden?
QUESTION: What is double digging in a garden? I saw it in a vegetable gardening book and I don't even know what it means. ANSWER: Double digging is a great way to get better soil, faster. The idea is to remove the topsoil of your garden bed. Once the topsoil is removed, add … [Read more...]
14 Vegetables to Grow for Colorful Cooking
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you like to have fun with your food? Some people enjoy cooking with colorful foods because they find it to be creative and gorgeous. Other people like to cook with more colorful foods because of the different vitamins they contain. The more colors … [Read more...]
30 Late Blooming Flowers to Carry You into Fall
by Jennifer Poindexter I call it the “drab” time of year. It’s the time of year when summer is drawing to a close but fall hasn’t quite arrived. The time of year when summer gardens are winding down but fall gardens haven’t started looking lush yet. It’s also the time of … [Read more...]