Columns

From the ground up — The soil can make all the difference in healthy, thriving plants Gardeners can get pretty excited when choosing flowers or vegetables for their gardens, but to have success with growing, you need a strong foundation — and tha... by Janet B. Carson - January 16, 2021

IN THE GARDEN: Mild weather has spared non winter-hardy plants Q I live near Cave City, a small town about 15 miles north of Batesville. I have three raised beds that are 4-by-12-by-1. I have packaged garden soil in them. T... by Janet B. Carson - January 16, 2021

IN THE GARDEN: Take samples of removed plants to identify issue and course of action Q I live in Northwest Arkansas. After three years of unsuccessfully fighting scale and what I think is web blight fungus on the hollies in front of our house (e... by Janet B. Carson - January 9, 2021

IN THE GARDEN: Thriving money tree might benefit from larger container, but it can wait Q I received a money tree plant when my mother passed away in March. She was an avid gardener, which makes having a plant in her memory very special. So far it ... by Janet B. Carson - January 2, 2021

OPINION | JANET B. CARSON: Breaking Ground It is a new day and a new year, and I think everyone is ready for a clean slate. It is a great time to take stock of last year's garden and make plans for the c... by Janet B. Carson - January 2, 2021

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

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

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

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

IN THE GARDEN: Evergreen shrub related to privet, but better behaved Q I have this tree planted in the front landscaping of my house. Landscapers put it in when building the house. I'm hoping you can tell me what it is. by Janet B. Carson - November 28, 2020

Fecund chances: Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center youth garden aims to yield rehabilitation "To plant a garden, is to believe in tomorrow." by Janet B. Carson - November 21, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Native alternative to burning bush also potentially problematic Q This is in response to your recent column concerning the burning bush. First of all, I have enjoyed your column and have learned a lot from it. I think it's i... by Janet B. Carson - November 21, 2020

IN THE GARDEN: Burning bush euonymus catches eyes in fall Q Could you please tell me the name of those breathtaking shrubs along St. Vincent on South University? They have little tiny red berries on them. by Janet Carson - November 14, 2020