ORNAMENTALS

The holiday poinsettias perform beautifully for a month or more. Then what? Do you toss it? And if not, how to keep poinsettias alive, well and blossoming red (and other …

Recently, we shared some fall photos on the GardensAll Facebook page. This led to starting a growing collection of fall colors in North Carolina, our home state, as a work …

With so many beautiful hibiscus flowers it can be hard to pick a favorite. However, for this year, our newest addition, the Fiesta Hibiscus — Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, var. fiesta — …

Peak fall colors in North Carolina occur from late September to mid November, depending on the elevation. The further west into the mountains, the earlier the peak fall colors, and …

Thirty years with Stihl. Almost as long as I’ve been married to my wife, and, like our marriage, Stihl is still going strong. So here’s a short Stihl chainsaw review …

But wait… persimmons taste awful, right..? Yes and no. We’ll sort that out here. Bottom line? Fuyu persimmons are favored as the best tasting persimmons to grow, and the most …

The Delicious and Powerfully Beneficial Mandarin Melon Berry Formerly known as Cudrania tricuspidata, the botanical name for che fruit is now Maclura tricuspidata. Also known as Mandarin Melon Berry, this …

Homemade Calendula Salve is Super Simple If you’re wondering how to make calendula salve, you’ll be pleased to learn that salves are actually quite easy to make. Compared to lotions …

We were delighted to discover edible brassica flowers! This year we’ve begun devoting more garden space to flowering plants. And at least for a few weeks, we’re allowing the brassicas …

If you’re growing lavender you’ll want to also know how to make lavender oil and lavender lotion. A wonderful herb that’s more than just beautiful, lavender is very popular in …