While gardens in the north are getting ready to go to bed at the end of September, it is a transition time in the south. The cool season is the best time to have a garden in the south since temperatures are more comfortable and humidity is lower. As a …
Is it Possible To Winter Sow in the South?
Trudy Davidoff was an avid home gardener who enjoyed starting seeds. However, living in a small cottage in New York, lack of space was a challenge for her. In an attempt to fix her problem, she mimicked nature and decided to start seeds outdoors. She gathered some take-out containers and …
What to Look For on a Seed Packet?
Have you ever looked into a seed catalog or stood up in front of a seed rack feeling lost? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Seed packets are an essential element in the gardener’s life. For some, they even become a collection item that’s worth displaying with …
How to Grow Ginger in Central Texas?
What is ginger? Ginger is a subtropical plant of East Asian origins. It is a cousin of turmeric, cardamom, and galangal, which belong to the Zingiberaceae family. However, there are two types of ginger: ornamental and edible. The ornamental one is grown for its beautiful blooms and foliage, and the …