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The Jerusalem artichoke — also called sunchoke and sunroot — is a fascinating and beneficial plant. Not to mention tasty: although they look something…
When people see my garden, they usually gawk at how expansive it is. Yes it’s big, and keeping a garden of that size can…
Growing Herbs, the Original Medicine When I think about herbs, my mind wanders off somewhere beautiful, fragrant, and tasty—like this Herb Salad. But herbs…
I adore rows of mustards, collards, and turnips growing in the garden without competition from weeds or stray grass. It’s beauty is irreplaceable in…
Picking Blueberries; From Wild to Cultivated Blueberries hold a sweet spot in my heart. Blueberries are among the few cultivated fruits that you can…
Growing Carrots is one of the most rewarding vegetables a gardener can grow. It’s so amazing that the smallest of seeds produces such…
A Staple of the Southern Diet It seems that cleaning and cooking collard greens is a Southern girl’s transition from childhood to womanhood…
The sight of the wind blowing through the midwinter barren oak branches hardly encourages me to begin to start my summer garden. The way…
Fall Planting Dates  Next week marks to first day of fall; don’t miss out on its planting season! The cool season demands the return…
5 Steps to Picking Ripe Watermelons Americans have taken much joy in fresh watermelons. Their roots run deep into American history, particularly in the…
Planting at the Harris’ is always fun and often very eventful. This year was no different. Due to our excitement about receiving our Bonnie…
Let us begin this article with an assumption. Let’s assume you are a good old country boy (or girl for that matter) and grew…
