Asparagus from Seed

Everyone, yes even the web, will tell you that if you want to grow asparagus, start from crowns planted in the fall.    But some recent research and plain old common sense says that asparagus from seed can be just as productive.  It certainly is cheaper. If you look around gardens this time of year, you’ll…

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She Rooted All These Antique Roses

If you’ve met my Mother, you know she has a green thumb and a tender heart.  Just days ago, we were working in the garden so briskly, that she decided not to stop to go to church.  I took a picture of the roses below in her hand. I’m writing/editing this while she’s in the…

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SC Horticulture Industry Show

This show actually starts tomorrow but I did a quick walk around while people were moving in.   Here’s a quick impression:  there’s more organic fertilizer than I’ve ever seen at a trade show!   There’s also an interest in history and the ‘state of the industry…..Here’s an old John Deere, just like the one I…

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