So many southern landscapes include plant varieties that bloom seasonally. Azaleas dot our landscape in April and Knockout roses provide red and pink colors in late May and early June. […]
Growing Unusual Summer Squash
It’s not too late to pop in a good summer crop of summer squash and zucchini. In fact, these heat lovers do best once the ground has warmed. If you […]
Feed Your Roses
Hybrid roses, such as floribunda, hybrid tea, and climbing roses, are picking up steam and maybe even flowering already in some parts of the country. In colder areas they’re setting […]
60th Flower & Garden Show continues thru Sunday
Spring is in full bloom in East Tennessee and the garden experts at Evergreen are ready to talk gardening. Visit The Green People during our 60th Annual Flower and Garden […]
What can you plant in your garden?
There are many veggies, herbs, seeds, shrubs and trees that can easily be planted even though the weather is cool outside. Why not try some of these plants this weekend: […]
Newspaper ad for Labor Day Weekend Gardening Garage Sale
April showers bring May flowers but our Labor Day weekend signals the start of our fall planting season. I can’t think of a better way to get back into your […]
Caring for Winter-Damaged Shrubs
For many regions of the country, this has been a tough winter on shrubs. Numerous ice and snow storms have caused broken branches and limbs. Cold temperatures and drying winds […]
Kitchen Herb Container Make & Take Workshop
This Saturday at 10AM, The Green People at both Evergreen H&G Showplace locations will offer a ‘Kitchen Herb Container Make & Take Workshop’. In addition to learning about different kitchen […]
Growing Magnolias
One of the treasures of spring is the magnolia tree in full bloom. There are about eighty different species of magnolias and hundreds of varieties. Many are native to the […]
Growing Radishes with Kids
To keep kids excited about edible gardening, you have to make sure there are some quick rewards. One of the best vegetables to grow for almost immediate satisfaction is radishes. […]
Healing Oils of the Bible Seminar
This Saturday, The Green People are hosting a special educational workshop for our customers even though it does not have anything to do with gardening. We just think this workshop […]
Growing Redbuds
One of the earliest and most brilliant trees to flower in the landscape is the redbud. Even if you don’t know the name redbud, you probably still know the tree […]
Creating Structures for Kids’ Gardens
When planning your garden with your child, instead of first focusing on the vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers you’ll be growing, consider starting from another place. Garden structures offer the […]
Backyard Poultry Gardening
The Green People are all about having fun with your backyard gardening AND we have an opportunity to share something a little different with you. Please join the Green People […]
Teaching Kids About Intercropping
Often kids’ gardens at home or at school are cramped for space. We all want to grow much more than we have room for in the garden. This can make […]
Spring Pansies are ready to plant and fertilize
In early March, following a normal winter, pansies would already be popping up with color in our pots, containers and in our landscapes but this year it is different. If […]
Spring Lawncare
Gardeners in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are anxious to play (and plant) in their gardens, their landscapes and in their lawns. The weather this winter has been very cold […]
Growing Dandelions
While most people are looking for ways to get rid of dandelions in their lawns and gardens, I think more people should be eating them. When I was a boy […]
Reviving Old Apple Trees
You can see old apple trees across the country in abandoned fields and meadows and around older homes, reminders of a past life and era. Homeowners might inherit an old […]
Veggies in your Garden Workshop this Saturday at 10AM
The Green People invite you to attend our School of Gardening Saturday, March 1st, at our Riverport Road store. This Saturday at 10AM Jeanne Cope, The Joyful Gardener, will share […]
Grow Witch Hazel for Early or Late Color
Come midwinter, gardeners are often straining to find any signs of color in the outdoor landscape. One shrub that’s always a pleasant surprise is the early blooming witch hazel plant. […]
Start Onions from Seed Indoors
While it’s easy to purchase onions at the grocery store in winter or the farmers’ market in summer, there’s something special about growing your own varieties. Onions are not just […]
Composting in your Garden
The Green People invite you to attend our School of Gardening this Saturday, 10AM at our Riverport Road location. This seminar is the second in a 3-part series on early […]
Caring for Valentine Flowers
Giving cut flowers on Valentine’s Day is big business. It’s estimated to be worth more than $400 million. Probably the most popular cut flowers given on Valentine’s Day are roses. […]
Grow Lettuce Indoors with Kids
It’s hard to get kids to eat and enjoy greens during the cold winter months. That’s why growing lettuce under lights indoors is such a good idea. Not only does […]
Safe Houseplant Pest Controls
It’s great to grow a variety of houseplants to decorate and enliven your home. Many of these can become long-time residents, growing to great heights and sizes. They can become […]
Growing Ferns Indoors
Although they are not loaded with flowers or covered with textured leaves, houseplant ferns can be very rewarding to grow. They thrive in bright, low-light conditions, come in a wide […]
Starting Leeks and Onions with Kids
While in most parts of the country it’s still a little early to be starting vegetable seeds for transplanting into the garden in spring, some vegetables need a long period […]
Planning Garden Statuary
Gardens are composed of many elements and one of the most popular nonplant elements is statuary. When I say “statuary,” many gardeners might think of a large statue of David […]
Designing Your Formal Garden
While the most recent design wave to hit landscapes and gardens features cottage gardens and a more naturalistic planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers, some gardeners still prefer a formal […]
Selecting Specimen Trees
Some gardeners get frustrated when trees in their yards create shade and prevent lawn grass from growing. But the right tree in the right location can be a magnificent sight. […]
Designing a Shade Garden
Winter is a great time of year to sit back and dream of new gardens to grow in your landscape. One trend that continues across the country is shade gardening. […]
Award-Winning Annual Flowers
My gardening juices are flowing with the change of the calendar year. A great way to get inspired about new varieties to grow in your garden is checking out the […]
Evaluating Holiday Plants
The holidays are over, and now it’s time to clean up and get the house back in order. But some of the gifts won’t easily fit in a cupboard or […]
New Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes are the number-one vegetable grown in our gardens. But as much as everyone loves growing tomatoes, they aren’t without problems. Insects, diseases, and weather conditions can turn a promising […]
New Year’s Resolution to Garden with Kids
Happy New Year! Every year most gardeners make a resolution to be a better gardener in the upcoming season. We vow to complete those gardening tasks that we know we […]
Begonias as Houseplants
Although they are mostly gown as an outdoor shade plant, begonias can also make beautiful houseplants. Many begonia types have attractive, colorful leaves, so even if they don’t flower indoors […]
Poinsettia Care
One of the standard flowers for the holidays is the poinsettia. This Mexican native is actually a 10- to 15-foot-tall shrub in warmer climates. Originally varieties of poinsettias were red. […]
Holiday Decorating with Evergreens
While holiday trees get all the attention this time of year, don’t forget boughs, swags, and centerpieces when decorating your home. Boughs of evergreens can make an attractive centerpiece on […]
Grow Amaryllis from Bulbs
Amaryllis bulbs are a great gift to give a budding gardener. The bulbs are easy to grow to flowering and, if cared for properly, will bloom again next winter. These […]
Unusual Small Holiday Trees
The holidays are coming up fast and many families are looking for that special holiday tree to decorate and display in their living room. But what if you live in […]
Building Wooden Raised Beds
This in-between period when most gardens are dormant and, hopefully, the snow isn’t flying quite yet is a good time to do a few construction projects such as building wooden […]
Teaching Kids about Earthworms
Every gardener and kid is probably familiar with the earthworm. These wiggly little creatures are fascinating for both adults and children. While we generally assume earthworms are good for the […]
Storing Power Equipment for Winter
There are a few things that gardeners take for granted each spring. One of them is that lawn mowers, tillers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and other power equipment will just […]
Caring for the Birds
While our priority is keeping our trees, shrubs, and flowers healthy in winter so they will come back and grow strong in spring, we shouldn’t forget our feathered friends. Many […]
Berry Shrubs for Fall and Winter Color
It’s hard to keep an ornamental garden looking interesting in winter. But with careful selection, you can plant a bevy of berry-producing shrubs that will hold their fruit into winter, […]
Storing Garden Tools for Winter
While the temptation is to just pile your garden hoes, rakes, shovels, hoses, and other tools into the corner of the garage, shed, or basement for winter, it pays to […]
Overwintering Root Crops with Kids
With cold weather arriving, the temptation is to harvest all the veggies in the garden before a freeze kills them. That’s a great idea if you have room to store […]