Though the summer has been hotter and drier than usual here in western North Carolina, it hasn´t keep my veggies and herbs from doin well.

How did my flowers do in 2006? Not ad, considering the entire season was drier and hotter than usual. In my discussion of specific varieties, I have put the source of my seeds in parentheses.

A number of delightful quilt books have been released in time for fall. Here are reviews of some titles featuring wonderful garden quilt projects.

Any time of the year is great for starting those garden quilt projects. Here are some books that will inspire gardeners.

For those gardeners on your shopping list, garden kits are a great gardening gift idea. There's one to suit every taste and interest.

Simplify your holiday shopping this year. Give garden kits to those gardeners on your holiday shopping list.

When it comes to last minute gifts for gardeners, nothing beats garden kits. A number of different ones are available.

Of all the gardening books released thus far in 2006, one stands out in the crowd. This extraordinary title from Prestel is "Florilegium Imperiale-Botanical Illustrations for Francis I of Austria" by H. Walter Lack.

So far as garden gifts are concerned, you can´t beat gardening books. There´s one to suit every gardener´s needs.

Maintain your health the natural way. Landscaping is the way to do that. Enjoy the physical and emotional benefits landscaping has to offer.