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A Review of the 2013 Gardening Season

Now that the 2013 gardening season is behind us, I will remember it as one of the wettest on record for western North Carolina. All in all, things weren't ideal. Yet, I enjoyed months of reliable color and beauty.

2013 Garden Wrap-Up

The garden is pretty much cleaned up, and the spring bulbs are plants. I'm almost ready for winter.

Quilting Books for Gardeners

Gardeners who quilt will be thrilled with the new Love to Quilt series from American Quilter's Society. The series includes 24 booklets, many of which feature garden themes.

2014 Almanacs and Calendars for Gardeners

Beat the holiday rush and shop early for those almanacs and calendars. These make great gifts for gardeners. Keep extras around for hostess gifts during the holiday season.

The Soil Dwellers

Without a healthy soil our plants can´t thrive. With that in mind here are some books that shed light on soil health and soil dwellers.

History of Pears

The history of pears began thousands of years ago.

The Columbia and Dana Hovey Pears

Both the European and Asian pears are suitable for home orchards. You won't go wrong with Conference and Dana Hovey pears.

More Pear History

The history of European pears is a fascinating story.

Chilling Seed Specifics

Here are some garden plants whose seeds need chilling for better germination.

Rousselet and Santa Claus Pears

There are some delightful heirloom pears available. Thee are suitable for home orchards.