Planting perennial plants at the best time of year will give your new garden tenants the best shot at growing and growing well! This week, Nathan discusses the worst times of year to plant and, of course, the best times! He details the reasons
Read MoreNathan continues his discussion on the perennial garden in this week's episode as he talks about buying plants! Shopping for plants is always a fun activity! Whether you are buying them at a local plant nursery or through a mail-order nursery, plants
Read MoreThis week, Nathan answers your gardening questions! Rhoda in Gainesville, Ga. asks what kind of hydrangea she has and wonders why it doesn't bloom. Nathan identifies her shrub from the picture she sent and discusses the different types of hydrangeas
Read MoreThis week, Nathan helps guide you through selecting the best perennial plants for your perennial garden! Perennial plants are those wonderful garden tenants that survive year after year for several years- no annual replanting needed!
Read MoreAs spring develops, so does the variety of things we can begin to plant! This week, it should be getting warm enough to begin thinking seriously about planting tomatoes. Nathan gives the ins and outs on tomatoes and growing them in the
Read MoreThis week Nathan talks all about cucumbers! From their humble beginnings in India to growing them in your garden, this is a crash course on growing a favorite garden vegetable. Nathan discusses the botany of cucumbers, U.S. and worldwide production,
Read MoreOnions are highly favored crops because of their unique pungent flavor. This week, Nathan discusses the history of onions and their characteristics, their unique types and forms, and of course, how to grow them! Whether you like sweet or spicy, Nathan is here
Read MoreThis week, Nathan continues the journey into the veggie patch and talks about everything potatoes! Potatoes are an important crop around the world and a great, productive plant to grow in the early spring garden. Nathan discusses the origin, history,
Read MoreThis week, Nathan continues talking about growing vegetables, specifically carrots- Civilization's Favorite Root Crop! He discusses the history of the plant itself and the various types commonly grown. Carrots are easy and fun to grow and Nathan gives you
Read MoreThis week, Nathan journeys back a couple of decades to a time when his grandfather helped him plant his first vegetable garden. From soil prep to planting specific types of vegetables, he discusses tips and ideas he gleaned from a previous generation
Read MoreThis week on New Southern Garden, Nathan opens the mailbag and answers your questions! Kaitlyn from Winn Family Garden in North Carolina describes her process for Food Preservation in the Modern Age, Susie in Central Florida needs help deterring deer
Read MoreThis week, Nathan dispels the myth that growing peonies in the South is impossible. We can grow peonies and we can grow them well! Listen as Nathan gives his top tips for success! Then, he turns his attention to the shape of flowers and their
Read MoreThis week on New Southern Garden, Nathan answers your gardening questions!. Patrick in Flowery Branch, Ga. wonders how far apart he should space his trees to create a screen. Nathan touches on the "limiting factor for growth" which could be
Read MoreThis week, Nathan wraps up his discussion concerning indoor gardening and houseplants by providing you with a list of the five easiest houseplants to grow, their secrets to success, and some problems that may occur. He talks about Pilea
Read MoreHave you ever thought about adding houseplants to your indoor garden? Maybe you don't know where to begin or what plants to start with? This week, Nathan gives you three things to think about before getting into houseplant gardening.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan talks about trying new things in the "indoor garden!" House plants have found a resurgence in popularity within the past few years. But, how do you grow them and grow them well? Nathan shares with you Dr. D.G. Hessayon's Ten Golden Rules of Houseplants.
Read MoreHellebores, or Lenten Rose, are unusual plants that keep their leaves all year and bloom in the dead of winter! If you don't have hellebores in your garden, you should! Nathan helps you get started with a full episode on the history, species, tips for growing,
Read MoreContinuing the discussion from last week on New Year, New Garden, Nathan discusses more detailed areas of the garden with new ideas to try. How do you feel about adding some topiary into the landscape? Remember, topiary is that style of pruning that
Read MoreWelcome to gardening in 2021! It's a new year, so let's try some new things in the garden. Make your 2021 New Year's Resolution to garden NEW! This week, Nathan gives you things to think about before you start something new in the landscape.
Read MoreThis week, Nathan continues his chats on winter gardening! There are some essential garden plants that every Southern garden must include over winter. Namely, the camellia. Nathan discusses the two main groups of camellias found in our garden,
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