Hot Springs is a unique place to visit, and with plenty of local restaurants, events, and shops, there is something for everyone here. The Springs Magazine is the perfect resource to find local shops, restaurants, and even local events, especially in the November and December issues. Small Business Saturday, November 25, is the perfect day for everyone to play a supporting role by giving back to all of the small
The Violet. This powerhouse of a flower tastes good, has medicinal uses, and it also feeds bees, butterflies, birds, and wildlife. By Juneann GreenThroughout the United States, these showy springtime flowers can be seen growing along roadsides, in shady woodland areas, in fields, and our own backyards. The dark-green, heart-shaped, shallow-toothed leaves of violets grow in thick clumps, dotted in late spring by fragrant little white and blue/violet flowers. She
Comfrey is a perennial herb that has been used topically for centuries for its soothing and healing properties. By Dayna Carter When I first heard of this plant, I was skeptical about the stories. One version claimed this plant was used by American Indians to heal broken bones. I have 2 friends that swear by it and last week a comfrey poultice was suggested as a treatment for one of my
A favorite of pollinators, especially hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, these beauties are very low maintenance. By Teresa WitherAnd there she is! Her name is Althea, and she is the goddess of my summer garden. She surprised me early this morning as I tried to beat this impossible heat to get everyone a little drink of water to make it through another hot and humid day. Some of you may recognize her as
No matter what time of year you visit Seaside, Oregon, something is always blooming. By Shelly GermanyWhile I was visiting the northwest coast, I had the opportunity to go to Seaside, OR. The town offers fun, food, and flowers! Pam, a Master Gardener, has changed Broadway Streets cement areas into charming pocket gardens. Check out Pam’s tour on www.seasideor.com. Pocket Garden Walkway Tour. My favorite is the Seaview Garden located
Four buildings filled with Master Gardener plants, vendors, and educational exhibits will be part of the annual plant sale. The Garland County Master Gardeners host their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show Friday, April 28 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and again on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs. Free Educational Speakers Fri: 11 AM, Jon
Daylily, Peonies, Dahlias, Liatris, Autumn Fern by Dayna Carter Peonies – Topping the list are these delicate beauties. They will continue to bloom long after you have sold your house or your property. They are real showstoppers in the garden especially since they are the first to bloom in the spring. They do tend to be expensive but worth every penny because they are so hardy and gorgeous. Growing Tip:
Beware over or underwatering your plants!By Sharon Dent I have lots of houseplants and I usually take them outside from May through September. I have historically lost some each winter. Sad. They seem to go into shock upon coming inside. I am currently worried about three plants: a Boston fern, a fiddle-leaf fig, and a fan palm. I bought them in early 2019 and they have thrived until now having
The Garland County Detention Center Learning Greenhouse will present demonstrations and educational programs. By Luke Duffle, County Extension Agent – Horticulture The Garland County Detention Center Learning Greenhouse has had quite a long history for just having an open house on October 21, 2022. The greenhouse actually began in March of 2018 with a vision of Captain Cosgrove and Allen Bates, the County Extension Agent at the time. In October
The night-blooming cereus has a fascinating blossoming process.By Summer Summers I have to admit to a love affair with a large, ugly, sprawling cactus that most people would refuse to have in their homes. And I understand completely. The night-blooming cereus is an Epiphyllum oxypetalum, also called Dutchman’s Pipe. Plants should have morning sun or dappled shade during the summer. Well-draining potting mix is advised and not too much water. When
If traveling to Juneau, Alaska, Glacier Gardens, in Tongass National Forest is a must-see. By Julia MilanoOn a recent trip to Alaska, I had the pleasure of visiting Glacier Gardens. Located in the Tongass National Forest, the Gardens are a privately owned and lovingly developed botanical garden at the foot of Thunder Mountain. Situated on the outskirts of Juneau they were created by local landscaper Steve Bowhay who acquired the
By Rachel Houston My husband, Kenneth, recently planted two types of evergreen trees that provide privacy and serve as a windbreak. I chose them due to their shape and fast growth. The first is the Green Giant Arborvitae – Thuja standishii x plicata and the second tree is the Leyland Cypress – Cupressocyparis leylandii. The Green Giant Arborvitae is a hybrid coniferous pyramidal evergreen that will live about 40 years. It grows
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
