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IN THE GARDEN: Elephant ear plants can cause serious reactions in some people Elephant ears, along with other members of the arum family all contain crystals of calcium oxalate which can cause burning and swelling of the mouth if eaten, a... by Janet Carson - September 7, 2019

They come and they go The restaurant business is a tough industry. Some stay a long time and some are here a short while. by Janet Carson - September 2, 2019

Vision Testing A basic eye exam was pretty high tech. by Janet Carson - September 1, 2019

A Sweet Deal for Salon Treatments that Won't Break the Bank From hair to nails, facials and more, Pulaski Tech provides some great services at a very reasonable price. by Janet Carson - September 1, 2019

Hornworms are back One day you have tomato and pepper plants, and the next day something has eaten them--look for hornworms. by Janet Carson - August 31, 2019

Arkansas gardeners deal with rose rosette, dividing hostas and singed cherry laurel Q Some thoughts about rose rosette: I do not disagree with anything in your recent article on rose rosette virus. I have grown roses in Blytheville since 1960 a... August 31, 2019

September is time to plant fall color, keep clippers away from spring-blooming shrubs SEPTEMBER by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - August 31, 2019

Christmas Markets on the Danube, 2020 We have two more river cruises coming up-- late November, 2020 for the Christmas markets on the Danube, and soon to be posted, Spain/Portugal in April 2021. Co... by Janet Carson - August 25, 2019

Vegetarian Hamburger that Tastes like Beef Trying to cut back on beef but craving a hamburger? Look no further than Beyond Beef. by Janet Carson - August 25, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Teacher searches for milkweed to feed hungry Monarch caterpillars Q I am a kindergarten teacher at Drew Central in Monticello, and each year I bring in my milkweed plants once I spot a caterpillar. In years past I have had a f... August 24, 2019

2020 A Garden Odyssey Mark your calendars now for the 2020 Arkansas Flower & Garden Show by Janet Carson - August 22, 2019

Dodder - Not a vine to love If you see thin orange vines invading a plant, run, don't walk to get rid of them. by Janet Carson - August 21, 2019

Caterpillars, friend or foe? While we all love butterflies and try to attract their caterpillars, there are a few caterpillars that can wreak havoc in the garden. by Janet Carson - August 18, 2019

Beautiful Begonias The begonia family has a lot of members, and many thrive in our Arkansas gardens. by Janet Carson - August 18, 2019

PHOTOS: Mind your vines so they don’t smother your garden ... and the forest Gardeners sometimes decide that a fast-growing plant is just the thing for their yard. They would like a vine to cover a trellis or a vining groundcover to cove... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - August 17, 2019