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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
In our area, the peony season ranges over a five-week period. Peonies are worth having in your garden, but often, they do not bloom, for a variety of reasons. Master Gardener, Sharon Dent, explores some solutions here. By Sharon Dent Peonies have such large, lush, incredible blooms. We see them in Hot Springs in late April – early May of each year. They are worth having in your garden but
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Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s
Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create
Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin. Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society. “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years
Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot
