Monthly Archives: May 2011

Snake Bit (kind of) !!!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jay White

Yesterday evening was perfect.  A storm was rolling in so the weather was cool and the sunset was the most beautiful shades of pink, orange and red.  My wife and I strolled hand in hand through the yard and noticed all … Continue reading →

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Love-Lies-Bleeding

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jay White

For me, growing new things is a big part of the fun in gardening.  Each year, I like to try at least one new vegetable and one new flower.  Sometimes the new things work out and sometimes they don’t.  This … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Gardening in the South – Yesterday’s Plants for Today’s Gardens

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Jay White

Bill Welch and Greg Grant are the premier “Masters of Horticulture” in the country.  Both of them have ample credentials to back up my claim.  However, what really sets them apart is their deep knowledge and sincere love of the … Continue reading →

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How to Harvest and Cure Onions

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jay White

This past weekend, I pulled up 52 pounds of 10/15 onions.  Definitely my best onion harvest ever.  Now the question is, “What do I do with 52 lbs of onions”?  Since my wife and I are empty nesters, it is … Continue reading →

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Surviving the 2011 Drought

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Jay White

Right now it is so dry at my house that when I went fishing the other day I had to throw everything I caught back because all the fish were infested with ticks!  Now that ‘s dry!  Seriously though, it … Continue reading →

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