Fall is here, and that means camellias are back in bloom! For southern gardeners, these diverse evergreen shrubs provide color from fall through spring, and structure all year. While they’ve been a southern staple for centuries, camellias haven’t lost their allure. Thanks to dedicated backyard enthusiasts and...
Quick FactsType: Deciduous fruit tree (Japanese or native species)Sun: Full sun (6+ hours/day)Soil: Well-drained, tolerates clayWater: Moderate; drought-tolerant once establishedPlanting Time: Fall through early winterHarvest Season: Mid- to late fallMature Size:Japanese: 12–15 ft tall/wideNative: 20–40 ft tall This fruit is a revelation! If you’ve only had a wild persimmon, or worse, an...
There’s something magical about pulling a fresh onion out of your own garden. This humble crop is one of the easiest vegetables you can grow, and it pays you back in a big way. Onions go into almost every meal, they keep well once harvested, and they’re...
As fall arrives, the sun begins to shift lower in the sky. Those south-facing windows that stayed comfortably shaded all summer suddenly get a blast of direct sun — and while bright indirect light is a gift, harsh rays pouring through glass can be a...
Eating anything I grew myself fills me with an incredibly rewarding feeling. Even if I only manage to harvest a tiny vegetable from my garden, the taste, enhanced by all my hard work, is enhanced and magnified to the point where no store bought veggie...
The best time to plant onion sets in our area is September through December, and we have the largest selection of bulk onions we've ever had....