Gardeners in the Deep South face some challenges unique to their region. Well known are the discomforts of outdoor work in the heat of summer, and the persistence of weed and insect pests due to the long growing season. Another problem is the extreme vigor of climbers and vines…

It’s easier to talk when you are pruning grapes. It’s not like perching on the edge of a chair in a living room with your hands clutched together trying to find something to look at besides into the other person’s eyes.