Judy Kautz

Winter is a time when a lot of the color of the outdoor world has faded away. The leaves have fallen and grey skies (and maybe snow) are becoming more frequent.

Now that winter is truly descending on us and our gardens are but lovely memories, do you miss the color of flowers in your yard?

Have you considered decorating your home this season with the lovely poinsettia? The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), is one of the most popular winter holiday plants; a native to the area

What do you know about mistletoe (other than you can snatch a kiss under it!) Mistletoe is one of those holiday plants that you don’t really want growing in your

We have always loved live Christmas trees, and the trend these days is that people are returning to bringing a live tree into their homes for Christmas. Fresh Christmas trees

Winter has truly descended on us and our gardens are but lovely memories, but there is a way to “green up” your home while you wait for spring. Houseplants can

The bane of my existence is the fungus gnat (Bradysia spp.). This insidious little creature’s larva love to inhabit overly wet soils. Their larval feeding habits can damage plant roots,

If you have been at the gardening game for a while, you can still benefit from reviewing seed catalogs.

Are you tired of coming out to your landscape to check on your plants, only to see that the deer have eaten your favorite hostas, tulips, roses, etc? Perhaps the

With spring around the corner, it is time to plan your garden. Now is the time when you should begin choosing the varieties of vegetables and flowers you want to