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Many of my favorite foods were discovered in the Americas: corn, potatoes, chocolate, vanilla and cranberries, to name a few. My favorite cranberry recipe is simple. Drop one whole, unpeeled orange, a bag of cranberries and a couple of handfuls of walnut or pecan meats into a blender. Chop it all up and pour it into a bowl. Add sugar to taste. I...Read more

As you read this, it will almost be National Poinsettia Day, which is Dec. 12. The day honors Joel Poinsett, the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico. He is credited with introducing this beloved Christmas plant to the United States.

The Garden Guy is writing about it now in hopes that you will help end the holiday affliction known as Poinsettias ...Read more

Five years ago, I introduced the garden reader to "The Little Indigo That Could." That little indigo named Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo is still doing it. Supertunia Mini Vista Indigo petunia, winner of 34 awards, can now add another trophy to the case as it has been designated a Louisiana Super Plant standing right next to the granddaddy of ...Read more

It is that time of year again: time to find a Christmas present for the gardener or the wildlife enthusiast in the family. That may or may not be the same person.

Ask any gardener if they want hummingbirds in their garden. They will all say yes. Many flowers attract hummingbirds. Red ones are great; tube-shaped ones are even better; and red, ...Read more