Mulch: A Gardener’s Guide
Mulch. You know it’s good for your landscape, but with so many choices, how do you choose which one to use? Read More
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Hedge Fun: Shrubbery Throughout the Year
Whether valued for their foliage or their flowers, used in foundation planting or as screens, shrubs are an integral component in any landscape. Here are my favorites, divided by season. Signal Mountain Artist Adds Touch of Glass to National Christmas Tree
Signal Mountain glass artist Susan Parry created ornaments for the trees at the nation’s Capitol, as well as wearable art in her home studio. Good Fortune Soap
One East Tennessee soap company is about more than clean hands. Good Fortune Soap, founded by Jennifer Jack, focuses on paying it forward and giving back to the local and global community. Soil Testing Offered by UT Extension
The University of Tennessee Extension offers an affordable basic soil test so gardeners can learn the proper amount of lime and fertilizer needed for lawns and gardens.TN Farm Fresh: Viola Valley Berry Farm
Even as the weather turns cold and the leaves fall from the trees, you can still enjoy products you love fresh from the farm. The Banker’s Greed
A local banker has written a suspense novel, set in Tennessee, about a family’s anguish over the kidnapping of a young woman, which appears to be orchestrated by her banker father.Thankful at Day’s End
My last chore tonight is the living room, and I can’t help but think there might not be another living room in the whole world with the same contents as my own.Turn Your Backyard Into a Wildlife Habitat
Gardening for wildlife is a great way to enhance your landscape, create a fun project for you and your family, and contribute to local conservation efforts. 
