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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

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

OPINION | JANET B. CARSON: Breaking ground As I drive around town, I am delighted by all the lovely gardens, so alive with color this year. People of all ages have embraced gardening as never before, sin... by Janet B. Carson - August 29, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Young plant preparing for dormancy, not demise Q We just planted this spike bush in our yard this spring. We are watering it every other day. But it appears from the leaves it may be dying. Or is it just pre... by Janet B. Carson - August 29, 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

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

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

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

IN THE GARDEN: What are these beautiful plants? Q These beautiful plants have leaves that resemble iris or gladiolus. Blooming now on a newly cleared lot in Boone County. What are they? by Janet B. Carson - July 25, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Rose rosette virus Q My wonderful Knockout rose bushes have caught the dreaded incurable rose virus. by Janet B. Carson - July 18, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Aggressive chameleon plant Q I got cuttings of it from a friend years ago who has passed away, and I can't remember the name of it. It's quite invasive. by Janet B. Carson - July 11, 2020

COLUMNIST: A fair argument Right about now, the state and county fair season would normally be in full swing. For the elephants and camels who are forced to plod in endless circles, the t... by JENNIFER O’CONNOR TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE - July 6, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: How to get rid of pepper vine Q What is this plant? It is all over my yard. The root system is wicked. How do I get rid of it? by Janet B. Carson - July 4, 2020

Breaking ground With all the recent rain, our state is green and growing. Along with the rain, we now have heat and humidity. Diseases are also on the rise along with insect pr... by Janet B. Carson - July 4, 2020