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It is still too hot! Just when we thought cooler weather was here, it got hot and humid again. And it is DRY! Don't forget to water. by Janet Carson - August 23, 2020

Book Clubs I am now in a second book club, this one via zoom. Named the Laughing Ladies Literary Guild, a fun time was had by all. by Janet Carson - August 22, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Empress Tree Q Our daughter and family moved into a house in Bentonville. This plant is growing next to the house. We have not been able to identify it. Could you help? ... by Janet B. Carson - August 22, 2020

Mystery Plants revealed plus a bonus plant I am enjoying all the plant id questions coming in and all the guesses. It has been a good week for plant ids. by Janet Carson - August 16, 2020

Bramble Market's Farm to Table Dinner A beautiful setting for a fun local foods dinner! by Janet Carson - August 16, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Aster Yellows disease Q I am attaching two photographs of a coneflower plant in my garden. The plant has been coming back each spring and blooming for the last three years. It's supp... by Janet B. Carson - August 15, 2020

Planting winter vegetables in mid-August will bring a fall bounty Growing your own produce sounded like a good idea this spring since so many gardeners were at home and had the time. Gardens, for the most part, have flourished... by Janet B. Carson - August 15, 2020

Summer's Back! Mother Nature tried to fool us last week into thinking summer was on its way out, but it is back! It is hot, humid and dry! by Janet Carson - August 10, 2020

Mystery Plants for the week of August 3 Sometimes you can name a specific variety, and sometimes you get close. Here are three new plants to consider for your garden. by Janet Carson - August 9, 2020

Life during a pandemic We all need to find our new normal. We also need to be kind to each other! by Janet Carson - August 9, 2020

In the garden Q I have been reading a lot about the seed packets that are coming from China. My neighbor got some seeds this week. How do we know if these are the seeds you a... by Janet B. Carson - August 8, 2020

August is starting with wonderful weather! Walk outside and you will be amazed at how cool it is! by Janet Carson - August 3, 2020

A fun week of mystery plants, with lots of input Not all plants can be identified in a snap. It sometimes takes time and even then we aren't always right. by Janet Carson - August 2, 2020

Just Mercy August book club met today to discuss Just Mercy. by Janet Carson - August 2, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: What is this exotic-looking plant? Q This exotic looking plant grew up spontaneously in my vegetable garden. I would like to know what it is. by Janet B. Carson - August 1, 2020