My favorite fruit tree is a Japanese 'Diospyrus Kaki Fuyu' persimmon growing in our front side yard. It was a thin, spindly 3-foot stick when we planted it around 18 years ago. Our soil is heavy rock and clay, but persimmons are hardy trees known to tolerate less than ideal conditions, although…
Blog by Paula PashbyIn my last blog (Part 1 on the Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima), I was happy to report that Poinsettias are not a poisonous risk to humans and pets. I have since brought a beautiful Poinsettia to our home for the Christmas holiday season. The plant was lovely for the first few…
Blog by Lanie KeystoneDecember is here—and so is winter gardening!Just when we think our major gardening chores are done for the year, along comes December, saying, “ Do these important tasks in the last month of the year and be a happy gardener in the spring!”So, let’s think about these tasks in groups…
Blog by Vincent HughesHello there, and Happy New Year to everyone! And welcome to the incoming class of 2026! For those who may be unaware, the start of the new year brings with it not only the opportunity to begin working on your New Year's resolutions, but the start of class for the newest class of future…
Blog by Paula PashbyA few years ago, I wrote a blog about one of my favorite plants in our garden: the Brugmansia suaveolens, also known as the Angel's Trumpet. I purchased the plant around 20 years ago and gave it to my mom, who took care of it with love. When she passed away, we transplanted the…
