Little Winston is back. He sits on a feeder hanging fromthe crepe myrtle in my front yard. He is a hummingbird, and that is fortunate. For if he were a squirrel, his life would be in grave danger. The first order of business, therefore, is procuring a suit-able feeder. Doing so is easy. Youll notice most are red because that color attracts hummers. Types Of Hummingbird Feeders There are two basic types....
About This Episode The Grumpy Gardener answers a readers question about foam on their gardenia. Plus more tips about growing and rooting the Southern favorite. Question Of The Week “What is this on my gardenia? It looks like a wad of spit?” -Mary Ann Grumpy’s Answer:So, what is this gob? The good news is that spittlebugs really don’t do any serious damage. It just looks gross, doesn’t it? So you don’t have to spray any kind of insecticide....
About This Episode The Grumpy Gardener shares helpful advice on growing lemongrass. Plus, the long-blooming perennial that is the plant of the week. Question Of The Week Do you know anything about lemongrass? Do I have to buy new plants every year? Grumpy’s Answer Yes. Now, I love lemongrass. Just an ornamental grass. It looks, it’s real pretty in the garden. And it’s also indispensable flavoring for Asian cooking. However, it’s a tropical plant, and it will not take a freeze....
But you might call it a surcie, depending on where youre from. But some Southern customs (looking at you, porch sitting) take mundane days and make them happy. My mom has always called little gifts happies. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn If a neighbor loses a loved one, the happy of pre-made lunch goes a long way. You get the idea. Even though a happy is generally quick, simple, and not too expensive, it’s always thoughtful....
If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Its the most wonderful time of the year in Virginias capital. Cedric Angeles Carytown Cary Street is Richmond’s main artery of shops and restaurants. Credit:Cedric Angeles (Cherry Almond, Cranberry Pecan, and Apricot Pistachio are all perennial favorites.) Nearby,Creme de la Crememakes browsing for presents a treat. A French-inspired store, it features exquisite home goods you may not stumble upon anywhere else....
Do you want open shelving or upper and lower cabinets? Do you prefer more drawers or cabinets? Whatstyle backsplashdo you want? Credit:Hector Sanchez You get the idea. One of the small details iscabinetry hardwareplacement. From shape and finish to size and style, there are countless things to consider. Credit:Laurey W. Glenn This placement is also the most practical, putting the handles as much within reach as possible. If you have flat slab doors, choose a distance from the edge and be consistent....
How a homegrown baseball team became the “greatest show in sports.” This isnt a typical baseball game. Played inSavannah’sGrayson Stadium, Banana Ball is everything you know about the sport turned on its head. Credit:Peter Frank Edwards/Southern Living Among the highlights are a two-hour time limit, a ban on bunting, and awhole lot of shenanigans. Spectacles abound, but so does a good, fair competition. (EvenJohn Cenagot in on the action.) Credit:Peter Frank Edwards/Southern Living...
One timeless and simple, and the otherretroand showy. The flashy shrimp is on my fathers side of the family. The result is a bit of a showpiece. Credit:stanciuc/Getty Images Interactive and unique, its always a hit. And even when it was out of style, he kept making it. My dad isnt clear on the how or why of the Christmas shrimp tree. Credit:LauriPatterson/Getty Images Knowing my dad, he probably appreciated the novelty of the shrimp-encrusted pineapple and volunteered for the responsibility....
If it seems like there’s a pancake house on every block, you’re right. Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin Wow, is thatanotherpancake house? The first time I visited the Tennessee side ofGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, I had a similar reaction. The Smoky Mountains are known for a plethora of pancake houses.Credit:Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin So, how did this tasty obsession take foot in the Smokies? I turned to some of the areas pancake experts to learn more....
Where did you go to college? Its a simple question, but one that can really get Southerners fired up. Those of us whoattended a Southern universitytake education, amongst other things, quite seriously. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Even rivals can appreciate their sworn adversaries stomping grounds. Theres no college town like one in the South. Two backpack-laden students walk past, talking about their midterms. An older couple ducks intoLast Resort Grillnearby, in search of its locally famed praline chicken....
Welcome May with some secret gift-giving. The arrival of May brings the promise of warmer weather, longer days,and flowers galore. Several traditions have become synonymous with May Day, including festivals and maypoles twirled with brightly colored ribbons. Credit: Robbie Caponetto; Produced: Kathleen Varner Learn how this tradition came to be and how to make your own baskets. What Is A May Day Basket? What makes them special is the way they’re given....
The centuries-old tradition comes with a few surprises. Christmas is a time of the year to celebrate family andholiday traditions. The season has plenty, from putting out cookies for Santa to hanging the stockings on the mantel. Credit: Kirn Vintage Stock / Contributor Here is the history behind the Yule log and why it remains a tradition today. Where Did The Yule Log Tradition Come From? For centuries, celebrants observed Yule, a festival commemorating the winter solstice....
How far apart you space your tomatoes can have a big impact on a successful garden. Nadya Tkach / Getty Images Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable among home gardeners. Not only are they versatile in the kitchen, buttomato plantsare also easy to grow and produce high yields. Credit:Nadya Tkach / Getty Images And home-grown tomatoes taste far superior to store-bought fruits. For a healthy crop, it is important to consider tomato plant spacing at planting time....
