Brandy Kemp

August in West Tennessee can make even the most dedicated gardener want to head inside. By this point in summer, the heat has settled in, the garden may look a little tired, and watering can feel like another item on an already long to-do list. However, gardening does not have to stop just because you are spending more time indoors. Creating an indoor greenhouse at home can be as simple as adding a few houseplants to the rooms you use every day. You do not need a greenhouse room, expensive...

Stay Ahead of the Heat with Plants That Thrive Summer in West Tennessee can be beautiful, but it also brings long stretches of hot temperatures, strong sunlight, and dry conditions. While some plants struggle in July and August, others continue to grow and bloom with the right care. Choosing heat-tolerant plants and following a few simple watering habits can make a big difference. At Denton Grange, we grow plants that are better adapted to our local climate because we know what West Tennessee...

When I was 16 years old, I begged my parents to let me go to work at the Dairy Bar for Sherrie Graves. Now, that wasn't my first job. I'd been mowing yards and selling sweet corn since I was in the third grade. But it was my first public job, my first opportunity to work with customers and learn from people outside of my family. What makes it even more special is that my grandparents, Jerry and Carolyn Steele actually built the Dairy Bar years before. Long after they sold it, I found myself...