Garden Journal: May 9, 2010
Karen A cool Mother’s Day and ended a week of warm days that have coaxed many plants into bloom. There have been some new flowering trees and perennials joining the scene…
Plant Profile: Jack-in-the Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum)
Jack-in-the Pulpit is a herbaceous perennial in the arum family, Araceae, that also includes skunk cabbage, calla lily, and elephant ear. It is native to eastern North America where is…
How to Choose Corn for the Home Garden
As lovers of corn of the cob we remember well the first time we had Silver King a white corn that was tender, sweet, white and so delicious. Then another…
Plant Profile: Weigela (Weigela florida ‘Variegata’)
Shurbs that bloom in the spring are always a big asset but when they have foliage as gorgeous as variegated weigela, they rise to the top of my list. The…
Garden Journal: May 2, 2010
Cool temperatures continue and two good rains provided moisture this week. Color is being added daily to the long lasting bloom of previous weeks by new flowers and developing buds.…
Plant Profile: Hepatica (Hepatica nobilis)
This is one of those plants that has a certain aura because of its association with the “doctrine of signatures”, a belief that links the shape of a plant with…
Plant Profile: Spanish Bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica)
When I first grew Spanish bluebells they were called Scilla or Wood Squill and, in fact, many bulb catalogues list them with scillas. The Spanish bluebells are taller and bloom…
Gifts for the Gardening Mom on Mother’s Day (2010)
When Mother’s Day comes around the gardening season is in full swing and gardening mothers are especially appreciative of gifts relating to gardening. Whether she is a casual gardener or…
Garden Journal: April 27, 2010
Two good rains and cool temperatures have helped the plants grow and the flowers last longer. Some areas are bursting with flowers while others are slowly waking up. Although our…
Plant Profile: Arkansas Bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii)
I bought my first Arkansas bluestar at a Master Gardener’s Fall plant sale. It was a puny little plant but since I had never had one but had always heard…