Plants

Early Cold Weather Took Its Toll Record low temperatures this early in the year don't bode well for the winter ahead. by Janet Carson - November 15, 2019

Fall Colors and Final Mowing of the Year I mowed for the last time to mulch the falling leaves. After this, I think it will be time to rake! by Janet Carson - November 10, 2019

Frost, but not a killing one We did get a frost on November 1, but many tender plants made it through unscathed. by Janet Carson - November 3, 2019

Possible first frost Will we have our first frost tonight or not? by Janet Carson - October 31, 2019

Fall Gardening I would like to order up a couple of months of weather like we have been having--maybe a tad cooler during the day, but it has been a welcome relief. My garden... by Janet Carson - October 20, 2019

Loving this fall weather I would like to order up a couple of months of weather like we have been having--maybe a tad cooler during the day, but it has been a welcome relief. My garden... by Janet Carson - October 20, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Leaf mulching limits, weedy juniper and identifying aphid damage How much leaf mulch is too much to scatter over the lawn? by Janet Carson - October 19, 2019

I think fall has arrived Finally, crisp, cool weather. I am so ready for this season. by Janet Carson - October 14, 2019

Burled Wood Unusual to look at on the outside, but highly prized by woodworkers. by Janet Carson - October 12, 2019

Fall, one way or the other Although it doesn't feel like fall, I am ready for fall gardening. I finally broke down and started planting. by Janet Carson - September 29, 2019

Perking up fall — with color: Arkansas Diamonds program promotes plants that thrive here While the calendar may say it's fall, the weather has been anything but fall-like. Everyone is ready for a break from the heat and humidity. Gardening has been ... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - September 21, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Crape myrtles, 'Endless Summer' hydrangeas, okra and more Q: My crape myrtle has done beautifully for 22 years. I have not murdered it. This year I do not have any flowers, no buds appeared. What could cause this? by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - September 21, 2019

It RAINED! At long last we got some rain in central Arkansas, and it looks like we may get a little more! by Janet Carson - September 20, 2019

Fall, where are you? We are almost halfway through September and it is still HOT! I am ready for a break. by Janet Carson - September 13, 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