A new adventure in a familiar place
It is now official that I am the new lifestyles editor for The Dispatch. My name is on the dotted line, though the ink is still a little damp, but nevertheless I thought I’d take this time to introduce myself.
Southern Gardening: It is not too late to enjoy growing fall sunflowers
I think sunflowers fall into the category of sunny, summer royalty.
In the Garden with Felder: New plant names can be a thorn in gardeners’ sides
Gardeners dig in their heels quickly over cherished ideas, and quickly devolve into unending arguments over trivia.
In the Garden with Felder: Data paint positive picture of Monarch butterflies populations
Are Monarch butterflies, one of the most visible poster insects of earnest home garden environmentalists, really disappearing as a species?
Southern Gardening: Plan, start planting fall gardens in July
Simply walking out the front door each day, we’re reminded that it is a blistering hot summer season. But believe it or not, now is the time to start planning and getting ready for the fall vegetable garden.
Sites & Bites: Make ice cream while the sun shines
July is almost over, then August lies ahead and before we know it, Labor Day will be here. I bring this up because I indulge in ice cream during the summer months, then stop my addiction cold turkey when Labor Day arrives.
Southern Gardening: Tips for growing tomatoes
As the host of Southern Gardening, I promote primarily ornamental landscape and garden plants through newspaper articles, TV segments and social media posts.
In the Garden with Felder: Dead trees can help urban wildlife
Who doesn’t love the earthy smell pulled from the ground by low pressure just ahead of summer thunderstorm?
Growing with O: Composting is one way to enhance garden’s soil
Conversations with Sweet Thing No. 3, our third grandchild, grandson John David, are usually very thought-provoking.
Southern Gardening: Plant volunteers spring up as garden surprises
One of my most enjoyable garden experiences involves plants that just randomly pop up in various places in my home garden and landscape.
