Turkey Roasting Tips
It’s turkey time! Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday for cooking. Thanksgiving isn’t quite Thanksgiving for me without having the joy of all the food preparation. I like to plan a...
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What is it? Wednesday
Hypercompe scribonia (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) Hypercompe scribonia (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) is found throughout the Eastern United States. Larvae feed on a variety of broadleaf plants, including, but...
Giving Thanks Can be Good for You
During the holiday season, we have high expectations for a time of joy and connection with others. What happens when these expectations are not met? Unpleasant feelings can settle in and leave you...
Grow Your Own Pecan Pie
While enjoying a slice of delicious locally-made pecan pie, I felt motivated to share with you some tips on growing and enjoying pecans. Whether you say “pee-can” or “peh-cahn,” they are one of the...
November Week 3 Garden Photos
“Never Underestimate the Healing Power of a Quiet Moment in the Garden.” ~Anonymous~
Winter Irrigation for Turfgrass Lawns
Winter is commonly thought of as a time of rest for many plants. Deciduous plants lose their leaves, and blades of certain turfgrass lawns experience die-back as the turfgrass goes dormant. Whether...
What is it? Wednesday
Acanthocephala femorata (Hemiptera: Coreidae) Acanthocephala femorata (Hemiptera: Coreidae) is a relatively large, dark brown bug. The antennae are dull and uniformly reddish or orangish colored....
November Week 2 Garden Photos
Sasanqua and camellia hybrids are beautiful fall flowering, evergreen shrubs.
Viburnums Add Seasonal Interest to the Landscape
Springtime color in the residential landscape is never lacking with the multitude of flowers of many species of annuals, perennials, and shrubs. However, autumn colors may be a bit more lacking in...
What is it? Wednesday
Male Southern House Spider, Kukulcania hibernalis Kukulcania hibernalis are readily found throughout the southern United States. The male Kukulcania hibernalis is often mistaken for a brown recluse,...
Mashed Butternut Squash
So Easy and Perfect for Fall. 1 butternut squash 2 tablespoons of butter 2 teaspoons brown sugar Dash of salt Heat oven to 350 °F. Cut butternut squash in half (lengthwise) and scoop out the seeds....
November Week 1 Garden Photos
“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ~William Cullen Bryant~