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Tim Lewis/Columnist

Tim Lewis is a Georgia Green Industry Association Certified Plant Professional, gardening writer, former Perry High School horticulture instructor, and former horticulturalist at Henderson Village and Houston Springs. He and his wife, Susan, own and operate Lewis Farms Nursery, located on Hwy 26 two miles east of Elko, where he was born and raised. He can be reached at (478) 954-1507 or timlewis1@windstream.net

Tim's Latest Articles

2026 GARDENING DO’S AND DON’TS

This week, as in past years, I would like to share some useful do’s and don’ts of gardening that, hopefully, will help us in this effort.

Top Reasons to Garden in 2026- Part Two

Today, from the National Garden Bureau, we take a look at a few more of the pleasures and advantages of gardening.

Top Reasons to Garden in 2026

Janis Kieft of the National Garden Bureau and I teamed up to offer the following top reasons to garden in 2026.

A January Gardening Checklist – Part Two

Even in the doldrums of winter, there are quite a few garden tasks to tackle.

A January Gardening Checklist 

Even in the doldrums of winter, there are garden tasks to tackle.

Christmas traditions around the world

Christmas is almost here!

Christmas floral traditions from around the world

Here in the U.S., decorating a Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and glittering lights heralds the start of our festive season.

National Christmas Trees

An American tradition for more than a century, the National Christmas Tree brings together people from all walks of life.

December gardening

December is a relatively quiet month in the garden, but there are more things to take care of than you might think.

Poinsettia selection and care

Thanksgiving is upon us and now most Americans turn their thoughts to Christmas.

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