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Master Gardeners: The Trials and Joys of Southern Magnolia 

July 25, 2025

The magnificent magnolia, with its large, shiny leaves and gorgeous, citrus-scented blossoms, can be found adorning many regions in the south.  By Sandy Morad When you think of the South, you think of the southern magnolia, that beautiful, stately, evergreen tree. The citrus scent of those magnificent blossoms fills the air in the spring. The trees are beautiful year-round with their big, shiny leaves. Kids love to climb them. Oh, joy!  The other side is

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Master Gardeners: Hardneck Garlic 

July 2, 2025

Garlic – is it an herb, a spice, a root vegetable, or even a flower? Grow it and you’ll get to decide!  By Lynn Janaskie  One of my favorite plants to grow is hardneck garlic. Garlic has been called an herb, a spice, and a root vegetable. The herb part of it is the leaves, while the spices come from the roots, bark, and seeds.  But garlic also has characteristics of being

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Master Gardeners: Garden Appreciation 

May 29, 2025

Hot pink Camellias and Grape Hyacinths are sure to perk up your spring gardens.  By Jodi Tooke How blessed we are as gardeners to witness the renewal of life each year! But how many pause to appreciate its beauty? My friend Diane brought this to my attention in her presentation on ’Perennials’ through our Know It to Grow It program at the Garland County Public Library. Describing beautiful photos of everything that

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Master Gardeners: The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show “Gardens of Tomorrow” 

April 27, 2025

The Philadelphia Flower Show features a world-class roster of landscape architects, garden designers, horticulturists, and florists, captivating visitors while showcasing the latest gardening trends and innovations. Photos courtesy of the Philadelphia Flower Show.  By Julia MilanoThe annual Philadelphia Flower Show (PFS) is a wonderful highlight of the changing seasons. First held in 1829, the PFS has been a continuing source of inspiration and wonder for gardeners, bringing together the vision

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Master Gardeners: Irrigation for Integrated Pest Management 

April 6, 2025

Irrigation is a strategic tool for preventing pest problems before they start.  By Jessi Parker Irrigation plays a crucial role in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by influencing plant health, soil conditions, and pest populations. Here’s how proper irrigation practices contribute to IPM:  1. Reducing Plant Stress     •   Proper watering ensures plants remain healthy and resilient against pests.     •   Stressed plants (from drought or overwatering) are more susceptible to pests and diseases.  2. Managing

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Master Gardeners Lost and Found: Painswick, England’s last Rococo Garden 

March 4, 2025

Immortalized by artist Thomas Robins, Painswick Rococo Garden’s restoration began in 1988. Photo credit: Annie Blick. Visit the website atwww.rococogarden.org.uk  By Julia Milano Sometimes formal gardens disappear. Time is not kind to gardens that lack gardeners, water, weeding, and upkeep. The demise of historic landscapes is not only a loss of their plantings but of the people who planned, nurtured, and dreamed of them.  Sometimes it takes “garden detectives” to do the research

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Master Gardeners: Smart Irrigation Controllers: A Wise Choice for Homeowners  

February 4, 2025

A smart irrigation controller is a step toward sustainable gardening, saving water, time, and money.  By Jessi Parker Watering wisely is a cornerstone of a healthy, sustainable garden, and smart irrigation controllers are revolutionizing the way homeowners care for their landscapes. These advanced devices can help take the guesswork out of irrigation, offering convenience, efficiency, and potential water savings while ensuring your plants thrive.  Smart irrigation controllers adjust watering schedules based

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Master Gardeners: Fall Cleanup . . . Not So Fast! 

November 4, 2024

Leaves can be raked and piled around the base of trees and shrubs and raked into garden areas, providing native and diverse habitats for pollinators and invertebrates in the winter months.  By Susan Koenig Let’s think about fall cleanup for a minute. It is that time of year again. However, let’s not be too hasty. We spend all summer planning, planting, grooming, and growing native plants and other plants for pollinators,

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Master Gardeners: Elderberry  

October 1, 2024

Elderberries MUST BE COOKED before consuming.  By Ramona Slick Our local native Elder (Sambucus canadensis) is considered a subspecies of the European Black Elder (Sambucus nigra) now classified in the family Adoxaceae which includes several subspecies of Sambucus along with viburnums.  Elders are multi-stemmed woody shrubs growing 8-12 ft. tall and wide. Stems have large piths that become hollow as they mature. Stems live about 5 years., but new shoots arise from

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Master Gardeners: American Beautyberry 

September 3, 2024

Beautyberries have small, lavender-pink, lilac-like flowers in spring, followed by purple or white berries.  by Lin JohnsonThe most asked question at Garvan Woodland Gardens in the fall is, “What is that plant with the purple berries?” The answer is, of course, the American Beautyberry. It is a deciduous shrub noted for its brightly colored, tightly clustered berries that remain on the bush into winter. It is a fast-growing deciduous shrub. Growing

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Master Gardener Online Training 

August 1, 2024

by Arin Shaffer, Garland County Horticulture AgentHey everyone, I just wanted to write to give you some information on the online Master Gardener Training. We are now up to 11 applicants for the online Master Gardener training. That’s up from 3 applicants from 2023’s class. That’s almost a 400% increase!   The online Master Gardener training starts or is opened on October 2, and is an at-your-own-pace online training that anyone

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Master Gardeners: The Window Boxes of Charleston 

June 29, 2024

For those who have very limited yard space, window boxes can provide a great solution to space limitations.  By Julia Milano On a recent visit to Charleston, I was struck by the beauty of the many window boxes that are featured on homes in the historic area of the city. During a tour of these remarkable buildings and gardens, our guide told us the tradition of these window boxes, which are

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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone.  For 37 years, our artists,

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Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the

Save the Date: Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival   

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