The scent of peonies immediately takes me back to my childhood home in Western North Carolina and my mother's garden. Her bed of peonies was a source of pride and joy every spring. Those delicate ...

Each variety of pear has its own unique flavor profile and texture, meaning that some are better eaten fresh with cheese, ...

The Historic Preservation Commission is urging city officials to repair the iconic Old State Bank Building, but the price is steep. The Decatur Daily obtained a letter dated Sept. 9 in which the ...

Just like growing your own food, saving your own seed is another great way to ensure you are in control of your own food ...

Between the warmth of summer and the coolness of winter, many popular perennials and a few woodier species are easy to ...

It’s easy to take trees for granted. We see them every day. There are tall trees, short trees, and trees that sprawl and ...

AS WE MOVE into October and autumn, the leaves start to clog your gutters, the rains have returned (burn ban has been lifted!) and planting season starts in earnest for many botanical wonders!

An old pecan tree, which neighbors said is estimated to be more than one hundred years old, stands at the site of a planned ...

Let's consider some threats to our gardens and how we can avoid them. Stealthy slugs: Invisible by day to gardeners attempting to eradicate them, these invaders wreak havoc at night. Though sometimes ...

Organizations that support individual national parks across the country have also stepped forward to welcome visitors. West ...

Ten years after the Cleveland Tree Plan was released, the tree canopy is still shrinking. But the people leading the effort are not deterred.

Why buy fruit trees and shrubs from a nursery when you can propagate them yourself easily and for free? Learn which fruiting plants grow well from cuttings.