Plan it Janet

ABOUT: Planit Janet Blog Click here to receive a weekly newsletter with the blog posts. by Janet Carson - January 10, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Black olives not native, but definitely delightful Q I have one of the Arbequina olive trees you featured in one of your articles. I've had my olive tree for three years, and it is over 6 feet tall. I've seen th... by Janet B. Carson - September 26, 2020

Finally, wonderful fall weather! Let's hope this weather is here to stay! by Janet Carson - September 21, 2020

Mystery revealed and a bonus plant There was a lot of interesting answers this week. Keep them coming! by Janet Carson - September 21, 2020

History is Served - Italian Supporting our local events is important. by Janet Carson - September 20, 2020

Salvia splendor When gardeners hear the world salvia, it can bring any number of plants to mind — the old-fashioned, red-spiked annual Salvia splendens, or a blue- or purple-fl... by Janet B. Carson - September 19, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Leaf spots unattractive, but not harmful at present Q I have these three hydrangea plants that have these black spots on them. They are planted along the same side of our house that faces east, so get morning sun... by Janet B. Carson - September 19, 2020

A Fun Mystery Plant Challenge I loved all the guesses this week! September 13, 2020

Olives in Arkansas! I saw olive trees, and just had to have one. Not only has it survived, but I harvested olives! by Janet Carson - September 13, 2020

This Tender Land Our September book club was great fun and we all enjoyed the book and the visit! by Janet Carson - September 13, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Heavy rains affect peppers and tomatoes Q Many of my peppers have big splits in them this week. Is there anything I can do to stop this? I have loads of new fruit coming on. by Janet B. Carson - September 12, 2020

Transitioning from August to September It was an interesting week of weather. It forced me to stay inside and get some stuff done. by Janet Carson - September 7, 2020

Mystery plants for the first week of September The recent bout of rain has a lot of plants rebounding. Here are three that are in bloom now. by Janet Carson - September 7, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Prolific purple loosestrife loved by pollinators, but prohibited in state Q I am writing to you on behalf of my 98-year-old grandmother. She still enjoys planting flowers in her yard. In the 1980s, her father had this flowering plant ... by Janet B. Carson - September 5, 2020

The last day of August! Tomorrow starts September! Time seems to be moving fast and slow at the same time. I am ready for cooler weather! by Janet Carson - August 31, 2020