Christmas Cactus ( Schlumbergera sp.) Commonly called a 'Christmas' or Holiday' cactus, this succulent plant is native to the...

I am thankful for so many things.  God again this year, granted me with an abundant harvest even though the beginning was questionable.  Not...

Amaryllis ( Amaryllis belladonna ) ( photo credit ) Amaryllis kits start showing up on store shelves about this time of year.  These col...

I am so thankful that not only are there four seasons in each year, but life has seasons as well.  Some seasons keep us busier than othe...

Corn ( Zea mays ) As I continue to think about Thanksgiving and the plants that play a part in the holiday, Indian corn decoration in my...

Lots of frozen tomatoes! About three weeks ago I harvested the last of the tomatoes in my garden.  Most of them were not yet fully ripe s...

Sweet Potato ( Ipomoea batatas )  Photo Credit As Thanksgiving draws near, I have begun to think about holiday meal favorites and for my ...

I had some major weed issues this last garden season! This last spring I incorporated two trailer loads of horse manure into my garden t...

My pumpkins grew on my tomato cage and had to be supported this year. Pumpkin carving is a Halloween must for the young people in my fami...

White Potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) Potatoes are a staple in the average American's diet.  While I would guess nationally that potatoe...