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Storm Recovery Weather has definitely been a topic of discussion lately. From floods, to winds, to power outages, we have had our hands full. by Janet Carson - June 21, 2019

Happy Father's Day I celebrate all past, present and future Fathers today. June 16, 2019

Downtown opportunities We are blessed with so much to do in our city, especially downtown. June 15, 2019

Precious pollinators: A diverse mix of flowering plants can attract pollinators including bees, butterflies and more to your garden You can't open a magazine or catalog these days without seeing an article about the importance of pollinators, usually bees or Monarch butterflies. But there ar... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - June 15, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Simple steps will help reinvigorate older slow producing asparagus bed Q I have a 12-year-old asparagus bed which has been producing fewer spears the past two years. There are also some empty spots; the bed is 4-by-8-feet, but ther... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - June 15, 2019

Radio show and I was stumped I haven't done radio in a while, so it was fun to visit with Kerry McCoy on her show and talk about gardening. by Janet Carson - June 13, 2019

Herbal Adventures Learning is a lifelong process. From herbs to botanical information, the day was a wealth of information. by Janet Carson - June 9, 2019

Montreal and Quebec City Adventure, Sept.21-26 Join us on a trip this fall to Canada. Poe Travel in Little Rock has all the details. June 8, 2019

First Friday in SOMA I have found a new way to spend a first Friday in Little Rock. by Janet Carson - June 8, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Turning pink hydrangeas blue Q I am trying to turn my pink hydrangeas blue. I know it all has to do with the pH of the soil. My hydrangea bush is nestled nicely under a cedar tree, has been... June 8, 2019

Gardening All of our rain has gardens growing well (unless they are flooded), but weeds are growing too. So many things to do in the garden. by Janet Carson - June 6, 2019

Educated, a must read Every now and then a book comes along that changes you. I was quite taken with Educated. by Janet Carson - June 4, 2019

English Garden Tour May 2019 Our 11 day English Adventure has come to a close. It was a full schedule with plenty to see and do. by Janet Carson - June 1, 2019

Penshurst & Hever Castle Two more beautiful gardens and afternoon tea were the highlight of the last day of our Arkansas England Garden tour. by Janet Carson - June 1, 2019

Jonquil leaves ready to trim six weeks after bloom Q A different type of spring season for sure, but the jonquil greenery is still so green and yet it has been six to eight weeks since they bloomed? Can we cut t... June 1, 2019