Tribal member wins awards for gardening and beekeeping
voiturerobert.comWritten by Scott McKee BP One feather assistant. editor For Sharon Braswell Zern and her husband, Lady Zern, gardening and beekeeping are a way of life. Sharon, a member of…
Elegant Halloween cocktails that are as sophisticated as they are scary
The spookiest month of the year is officially upon us, and it seems like everywhere you turn there's some form of grim and bloody decor or theme coming your way.…
Opinion: The Beauty of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly of Georgia | opinion
The butterfly is one of the most exquisitely decorative insects. If I asked you to tell me your favorite insect, I think butterflies would be at the top of the…
Why this colorful, flowering, low-water plant is a favorite among gardeners – Orange County Register
Yellow bells or Esperanza tecoma stans. (Photo by Joshua Siskin) What bougainvillea is for pink, red and purple, and esperanza (Tecoma stan) is for yellow and orange. It's easy to…
Amaryllis failure to grow can be a sign of overwatering
My friends gave me the impression that amaryllis are easy to grow at home. I put it in a pot three weeks ago and haven't seen any growth yet. Do…
Late blooming: How it affects gardeners and displaying tulips at a Minnesota nursery
CHASKA, Minn. – The buds and flowers were late in blooming this year, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. At the Minnesota Landscape Nursery, the tulips are late in…
October in the park
Calendar Average temperatures: The high is 85 and the low is 65 Rainfall: 2.73 inches 1. Moon phases The last quarter: 6 October new Moon: October 14 First Quarter: October…
How to take great photos at tulip time
Since returning to Michigan four years ago, we have made visiting Holland during Tulip Time a tradition within our family. Holland is one of our favorite Lake Michigan cities to…
What’s blooming this summer? Getty News
The Central Park is filled with color this summer. When Robert Irwin designed the Getty's central garden, he divided it into sections with distinct color palettes. Rich greens, browns and…
Can amaryllis be forced to rebel? |
Yes, last year's amaryllis can bloom again this year. It all depends on how you have handled it since last year and whether it wants to flourish. It's a gamble,…