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The Christmas Star A major solar event happened this year, that hasn't happened in 800 years. by Janet Carson - December 27, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Amaryllis will attempt to grow regardless of conditions Q A friend gave me an amaryllis kit that came in a cardboard box. When I opened it, the plant had already begun to grow, and some of the leaves were somewhat cu... by Janet B. Carson - December 26, 2020

The holiday season is in full swing! Just a bit different this year It may not be the usual hustle and bustle, but it is similar. by Janet B. Carson - December 21, 2020

Travel inspired mystery plants I may not actually be traveling, but going back and looking at pictures of past trips is the next best thing! by Janet B. Carson - December 21, 2020

Kit and caboodle — Gardening kits make for great gifts as we huddle indoors Since so many people are staying close to home this year, home gardening has gained in popularity. Arkansans are branching out and trying a host of new gardenin... by Janet B. Carson - December 19, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Gifted elephant ears better off stored until spring Q A friend of mine is moving to a more northern state and gave me a bunch of elephant ears they had dug up. What do I do with them? Do I replant, or store them?... by Janet B. Carson - December 19, 2020

Mystery plants revealed for week of Dec. 7 This week includes an annual, a moderate perennial and a shrub. by Janet Carson - December 13, 2020

A Fun Pulaski County MG Holiday Program Some education and some laughs! by WholeHogSports , Janet B. Carson - December 13, 2020

Living Soil Not a lump of coal, but a gift for my garden! by Janet B. Carson - December 13, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Growing lavender from seeds benefits from simple considerations Q In March I bought some lavender seeds and could never get them to sprout. Do you have any tips for me about how to grow container lavender? I am in Hot Spring... by Janet B. Carson - December 12, 2020

Mystery plants for the first week of December This week I used pictures from previous trips. by Janet Carson - December 7, 2020

A busy week with a road trip too! A lot of activity for the first full week of December! by Janet Carson - December 7, 2020

A road trip! An adventure to celebrate in Texas. by Janet Carson - December 7, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Yucca can handily survive winter, with a little care Q Can this yucca live outside in a large pot this winter? by Janet B. Carson - December 5, 2020

OPINION | JANET B. CARSON: Breaking Ground By now I expect everyone has experienced a killing frost in their yard. It was much later coming than last year and we had unsurpassed blooms on summer annuals,... by Janet B. Carson - December 5, 2020