Do you get sticker-shock when you buy groceries? Fresh produce is always pricey in the winter, but with the current economy, fruits and veggies are more expensive than ever. But when times get tough, we gardeners dig deep, if you’ll excuse the pun. If you’re planning to feed your family from your garden next year, I’ve got some great ideas to help you save money [...]
Did you know that the 2009 Southeastern Flower Show isn’t only about flowers? Sure, you might think so, given the name. But with all the great demos and exhibits and speakers being planned for you, fellow gardeners, you’ll find that the show isn’t limited to blooms and blossoms and petals. You’ll find something to appeal to [...]
Remember that Oscar-winning movie from 1987 called Wall Street? Michael Douglas played an absolutely snarky, loathsome character who believed that money was everything. His mantra was, “Greed is good.” His motto was slightly off, of course. As every gardener knows, “GREEN is good.” In fact, green is good no matter how old you are. Did you spot the [...]
Before we leave the subject of pumpkins (see yesterday’s post), I want to tell you about an unusual variety to look for at this time of year. It’s the beautiful, so-called “true” or French pumpkin, also known as Rouge Vif D’Etampes. You’ll recognize its classic shape, which artists copied when they drew Cinderella’s fairy-tale carriage. Cooks disagree over [...]