By Kathy Torres The next time you walk into the Produce Market and Backyard Nature Center at Wingard’s Market, look to the right of the building and you will see a small area that has been planted with various perennials to create a lovely mini garden. We started building this garden about 10 years ago […] The post Creating a Mini Meadow appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

By Kathy Torres What? How can a plant live without soil? Beneath the tree canopies in their native habitats across Central and South America, Mexico and the southern United States, Air Plants can be found growing on branches, rocks or other surfaces, thriving in the humidity and filtered sunlight. They typically have strap-like leaves growing […] The post Air Plants – No Soil Needed! appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

By Kathy Torres There’s no doubt that winter is the dark, dreary and often rainy season of the year. I would throw in “cold” but as I’m writing this, the temperatures this week have been in the 70’s! Never put your T-shirts away when you live in South Carolina. In spite of the on-again off-again […] The post Winter Blooming Plants – A Touch of Spring to Lift the Spirit! appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

By Kathy Torres Happy New Year!!!  I can’t think of a better way to start off a new year, than by adding a gorgeous indoor plant to your home.  Especially because things look a bit dreary and bare after taking down the Christmas decorations.  Lucky for you, Wingard’s Annual Poinsettia Trade-In has begun!  All you […] The post African Violets…Mysterious and Captivating! appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

By Kathy Torres Bob Dylan wrote a song in 1963 with lyrics, “The times, they are a changin.” It was an anthem for social change directly related to the civil rights movement. The song was appropriate and true then and it resonates loudly in this century as well. While its message had a deep and […] The post New USDA Agricultural Hardiness Zone Map appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

EVERGREENS THAT SATISFY A YEARNING FOR THE NORTHBy Kathy Torres It’s no secret that many people from the northern states move south to escape cold weather, ice and snow, high cost of living, to access beach life, or even to get a little closer to SEC Football. (Possible? Probably!) Regardless of the incentive to live […] The post Evergreens that satisfy a yearning for the North appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

SPOTLIGHT ON ORNAMENTAL GRASSES by Kathy Torres The more you experiment in landscaping, the more likely you are to realize that you don’t want every shrub in the yard to be green. In addition to variations in color, a pleasing design will include different plant sizes, leaf shapes and textures. Ornamental grasses provide a breezy, […] The post Spotlight On Ornamental Grasses appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

By Kathy Torres Is there anything more satisfying than the smell of homemade bread or cookies in the oven? How about the air as a rainstorm begins? Or the smells of Christmas… fresh Frasier fir trees, cinnamon, and peppermint? Basically, certain fragrances bring us joy and contentment, remind us of fond memories and, in general, […] The post Scent-Sational Plants For The Garden appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

  By Kathy Torres Water is critical for a healthy garden and landscape, however, it’s not exactly easy to determine how often and how much is necessary to keep plants looking good and thriving.  Overwatering, as well as not watering enough are mistakes that can cause problems, and unfortunately, there isn’t a specific formula.  Getting […] The post WATER…The Essential Element appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more

By Kathy Torres When it comes to big, beautiful blooms in summertime, Hibiscus comes through like no other. Its vibrant bloom colors are showy and dramatic, and although each bloom is short-lived (lasts one day), the plant continues to produce blooms throughout the warm season until frost appears. Tropical Hibiscus is one of the most […] The post Hibiscus, Striking Blooms For Summer Color! appeared first on Wingard's Market ..read more