Sweet Potato Garden

Thanksgiving always make me think of baked sweet potato and pumpkin pie.  But before I continue, I hope you have had a blessed and grateful Thanksgiving day with friends and family and didn’t forget to say a prayer for those recovering from Hurricane Sandy. I’ve got to admit I have never tried to grow my [...]

Propagating Trees and Shrubs

If you like a good bargain, propagating trees and shrubs can be an enjoyable part of gardening.  It does require a bit of time, energy and equipment, along with a spirit of experimentation and curiosity.  I’ll cover the two basic kinds of proagation techniques, layering and cuttings. Layering is a form of reproduction requiring minimum [...]