Pear

Pyrus cv.

Pears would be as plentiful as Apples were …

Pecan – Choosing, Planting, Maintaining

Carya illinoensis
The Pecan is a member of the Walnut …

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Cabbage is a cole crop, a …

Muskmelon

Cucumis melo var. reticulates
Muskmelons are vine crops, closely related …

Potato

Solanum tuberosum
The potato ranks with rice and wheat as …

Carrot

Daucus carota var. sativas
These vegetables with their bright orange …

Azalea – Growing, Pests and Propagating

Few plants are as beautiful and as varied as the …

Muscadine Grape

Vitis rotundifolia
Muscadines are truly a fruit that puts the …

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea
Spinach is probably native to southwest Asia. Gardeners …

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
A member of the mustard family, …

Crapemyrtle Pruning – Shannon Pable’s Comments

“Here’s how I look at it:

“For pollarding, you cut …

Raspberry

Rubus cv.
Fresh Raspberries are nearly impossible to find in …

Sorrel

Rumex acetosa (scutatus)
Sorrel, commonly called garden sorrel, produces leaves …

Collards

Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Collards are a mainstay of Southern …

Plum

Prunus cv.
Plums can be grown throughout the Southeast and …

Shallot

Allium cepa var. aggregatum
Shallots are related to onions, but …

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus
Cucumbers are vine crops that are closely related …

Peach

Prunus persica
Peach trees are challenging to grow in the …

Pea, English and Snap

Pisum sativum var. sativum
Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon (Sugar Pea)…

Corn, Sweet

Zea mays var. rugosa
Who can resist a steaming hot …