A Tradition at Risk
Recognizing and Defeating Boxwood Blight Sometimes heralded as the “Aristocrat” of hedging topiaries, boxwoods have…
Browsing: Garden
What’s Up With My Houseplant?
Troubleshooting common problems in the off season Images of houseplants abound on social media outlets…
Growing the Perfect Peaches
There are few things so satisfying as a cool, juicy peach, picked at the height…
Backyard Birds
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW When most people think of raising livestock of any kind,…
Flowering Friends of the Vegetable Patch
USING FLOWERS AMONG FOOD CROPS There is a certain satisfaction in seeing crisp, clean rows…
Hugelkultur: Self-Sustaining Garden Practice of the Ancients
For me, winter is a struggle. I can’t grow much more than lettuce, and I…
Gardening Gadgets for Gifting
We all secretly want our present to be the receiver’s favorite—something they weren’t expecting and…
Keyhole Gardens
Unlock the Potential of This Environmentally Friendly Backyard Concept First made popular in Africa, keyhole…
Bee a Responsible Gardener
How to Create a Pollinator-Friendly Growing Space Did you know that one in every three…
Your Personal Oasis
A guide to creating a garden If you are short on space or time, the…
2019 Lynchburg Living Garden Feature
Herbal Expertise A guide to growing your favorite flavorful plants Herbs have been part of…
Backyard Birds Creating a Sanctuary
The image flashed before my eyes for only a split second. But once seen, it…
Houseplants for the Holidays & Beyond
WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS I take the gamble. Sometimes I win; sometimes I…
Fine Arts & Flowers
Story & Photos by Susan Timmons As passions go, gardening and art are at the…
Succulents
Bizarre Beauties WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS They’re in vogue. The cool kid on…
Contemporary Garden Concepts
Gardens for a Sustainable Environment: Contemporary Concepts This is part two of a two-part series…
Garden Design
Inspiration Through History and Culture WORDS & PHOTOS BY SUSAN TIMMONS As economics and culture…
DIY Garden Design
IN 8 STEPS 1. Assess Your Space: Consider the size of your property, lay of…
Bonsai: Equal Parts Science, Art, and Philosophy
Would you give your friend a baby or a puppy? That’s the stock reply from…
