Tag: seeds

  • The Moon, the Cross, and the Tomato: Understanding Good Friday Planting In the Deep South

    Every spring about this time, I start getting the same question from gardeners all across the deep South: “Dr. B, is it true you’re supposed to plant your garden on Good Friday?” And I always smile, because that question is as Southern as sweet tea at a church picnic. Let me tell y’all something, like…

  • A Garden Visit and Something New

    A Garden Visit and Something New

    A couple of weeks ago, while travelling to visit family and a little vacay, I had the opportunity to catch up with an old Clemson University classmate at his garden in Beech Island, SC. Jenks Farmer is an author, garden designer and a pretty darn good grower and authority on everything Crinum. Since it was…