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Artemisia: Yay or Nay? 

April 27, 2024

Artemisia’s varied characteristics have been known to cause division among gardeners.  By Leigh Ann HicksArtemisia is an aromatic plant with feathery silver-blue-gray foliage. It gives the eye a resting spot when surrounded by colorful blossoms and provides interesting contrast. Its soft leaves can be used in fresh herbal arrangements or wreaths.   There are many species of artemisia. Common names include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush. Tarragon is a species of artemisia

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Master Gardeners: Oh, deer. OH! @#$& Deer!  

April 4, 2024

By Leigh Ann HicksAre destructive deer making you deranged? Are those exciting plants you so lovingly planted nibbled to nubs overnight? Well, I recommend checking out Deer-Resistant Design by Karen Chapman, available at Garland County Library.   This book is subtitled Fence-Free Gardens that Thrive Despite Deer and contains strategies and suggestions for thwarting the deer that are making life miserable. There are 13 chapters featuring gorgeous photographs of gardens from different parts

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Master Gardeners: Orchids 

March 1, 2024

This orchid has a happy home adorning the shower walls of a local master gardener.  By Sharron BennettThe BELOVED Master Gardener, Yvonne Becker, stated, “If ten people were asked how to grow orchids, there would be ten different answers.” Therefore, orchids are great for experimental gardeners.  In 2021, a beautiful orchid appeared on a pergola in the magnificent Garvan Woodland Gardens. It reappeared in 2022. It was the inspiration for

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Master Gardeners: Advocates for Xeriscaping for Smart Gardening

January 29, 2024

Visit the Xeriscape Garden at Hollywood Ave and Shady Grove Road in Hot Springs to learn more common sense gardening. By Karin Grisham and Jodi TookeXeriscape is a fancy name for common-sense gardening. As populations grew in the American West, water demands increased. Using principles first developed by Denver Water in 1981, xeriscaping saves water, time, and resources while creating beautiful landscapes. Derived from Greek, “xeros” means dry. That probably

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Master Gardeners: ~ The Wild Persimmon ~ The Mischievous Little Fruit Loves to Tease Fall Forager

November 25, 2023

The Mighty Persimmon. These little treats need to ripen on the vine. The general rule is waiting until after your first frost. By Dayna CarterAs the crisp autumn breeze dances through the trees and leaves blanket the ground with their vibrant jewel colors, there’s one little fruit that is almost ready to harvest: the wild persimmon. These tiny coral-colored orbs of deliciousness far exceed their fancy cousins in the local

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SHOP LOCAL!!

November 9, 2023

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

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Master Gardeners: Wild Violets Are a Versatile, Edible Plant

October 3, 2023

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

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Master Gardeners: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) 

August 26, 2023

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

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Master Gardeners: Althea – A Hardy Hibiscus

August 2, 2023

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

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Master Gardeners: Seaside OR

June 3, 2023

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

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Master Gardeners Host 2-Day Annual Plant Sale

April 8, 2023

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

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Master Gardeners: Flowers That are Solid Investments

February 1, 2023

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:

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