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Master Gardeners Host 3-Day Annual Plant Sale

April 1, 2022

Master Gardeners annual plant sale runs Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24. The Garland County Master Gardeners host their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24, at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs.  The Master Gardener Plant Sale will begin on Saturday at 9:00 am and continue until all plants are gone. However, plant vendors will have plants galore at

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Master Gardeners: Critters in the bird feeders!

February 27, 2022

Raccoons will pilfer almost anything edible. By Ann Kendrick I have an overabundance of squirrels that love to come to my bird feeder, hoping the battery in it has run down and they won’t get thrown off this wonderful “squirrel-proof” machine. Over the years it has been a great source of entertainment for friends and family and for allowing the birds proprietary feeding. There is another critter we need to

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Master Gardeners: An Urban Garden – Form and Function

January 28, 2022

The use of pots can help “stretch” a garden. By Shar Becker We retired from the Chicagoland area to Hot Springs in 2019, purchasing a home in the Quapaw Historic District. I joined Master Gardeners in the winter of 2020 and quickly learned what to plant and not to plant here in Arkansas. Our home had been unoccupied for 18 months, however, the yard was “maintained,” grass cut and bushes

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Master Gardeners: Books, Birds, and Butterflies Garden

January 2, 2022

There is a new garden at GC Library. By Mary Whittnebert and Ann Hiers  The Books, Birds, and Butterflies Garden is located in a courtyard at the Garland County Library. It has several water features and was designed to highlight native plants for hummingbirds and pollinators, and berry bushes for birds. This garden is the result of a collaboration of the GC Library, GC Master Gardeners (GCMC), the GC Audubon

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Master Gardeners: Poinsettias -The Christmas Flower

November 29, 2021

Poinsettia “blooms” are actually not a flower at all, but bracts, which are a set of colorful leaves that form on top of the regular green foliage of the poinsettia. By Lin Johnson Poinsettias are the official flower of the Christmas holiday season. With colors ranging from deep red to crimson, white, pink, and all types of variations, they are perfect for brightening up any holiday display. The challenge is

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Master Gardeners: “Though we gotta say good-bye for the summer…”

October 29, 2021

By Teresa Withers  As a Garvan Woodland Gardens golf cart driver, I am often asked what my favorite season is. Secretly it is autumn; I love how the coolness of the air begins a journey that is almost magical. We open the door to hues of red, yellow and orange leaves in trees, shrubs and flowers. We say hello to pumpkins, hot cocoa, and hot apple cider. But as I write this, summer is

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Master Gardeners: The Tree That Owns Itself

September 30, 2021

Georgia’s Champion Tree – The Tree That Owns Itself has a wonderful history. By Julia Milano Trees are precious and those containing history are even more so. Arkansas has bestowed the classification “Champion” on a very special group of historically significant trees.  In Athens, Georgia, there is a tree that owns itself. Its limbs stretch from one side of the road to the other. A man named William H. Jackson

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Master Gardeners: Tea Hibiscus

August 28, 2021

Hibiscus blooms – while rich in acid, antioxidants, and pectin, the calyxes are also used for preserves and relishes. By Debbie TripWho doesn’t love hibiscus with over 200 species, both tropical and hardy? Let’s focus on the wonderful heirloom tea type, Hibiscus Sabdariffa, or Roselle. When you see the plant and its blooms, it is obvious that it is related to Rose of Sharon (hibiscus syriacus) and Okra (hibiscus esculentus)

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Lambert Named Arkansas Rookie of the Year

July 31, 2021

Master Gardeners gathered to congratulate Joan Lambert for being chosen as Garland County Rookie of the Year. By Hilde SimmonsA small contingent of the 230 Garland County Master Gardeners recently came to the Extension Office to greet Berni Kurz, State Master Gardener Coordinator, and Mike Wilbanks, the County 76 publicity chair, and his wife Christy. They were there for the awards presentation to honor the Garland County Rookie of the

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Master Gardeners: Ginko – The Ancient Golden Tree

July 1, 2021

Ginko biloba trees have the most interesting fan-shaped leaves, and are versatile and resilient, adapting well to Arkansas. By Sharon DentGinko (Ginko biloba) is one of the oldest tree species on earth. It is a deciduous conifer that can be found all over the United States, but it is native to China where there are living examples over 1,000 years old even though it is a slow-growing tree. They have

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Master Gardeners: Dirty Minded Gardeners

May 30, 2021

Whether it’s hanging from a tree or built-in, outdoor showers are an added convenience for avid gardeners. By Lin JohnsonA beautiful day spent mulching ends with beautiful beds and very dirty bodies. That stuff gets everywhere! And it is the very best reason to have an outdoor shower. I have had several outdoor showers over the years—one beside a very private hot tub, one built specifically in a lean-to, one

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Master Gardeners: My Favorite Plants – Hardy Ferns

May 1, 2021

Ferns – elegant, lush, and long-lived, any variety can be a lovely addition to your yard or garden. By Yvonne BeckerDryopteris championiiIt would be difficult to select my favorite fern because I change my mind from month to month. During the winter months, it would be one of the evergreen ferns. Dryopteris ludoviciana is the largest followed by Dryopteris championii. They both grow in clumps rather than sending out numerous

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