Author: Jennifer Gibson
Pansy Palooza! Pansy Recipes from The Good Earth Team!
Much like the pumpkins recipes, this is a collection of fun recipes utilizing our favorite fall/ winter annuals, the pansy. Pansy and viola flowers are edible, both the sepals and the flower petals as well as the pistils and stamens, unlike many edible flowers, in which only the flower petals themselves are edible. A quick… Read more »
Beyond the Mum!
Fall Annuals are here! This fall, if you are looking for something a little different, consider these fun, but less utilized, annuals. Marigolds, rudbeckia, zinnias and crotons all add tons of bright, big color to fall displays. Keep reading for details about each. We will also have fun mixed planters, ready to set and enjoy!… Read more »
Pansy versus Viola… what’s the difference anyway?
What is a pansy? Pansies are the most commonly planted fall and winter annual in our area and for very good reason! Pansies bloom from fall into next spring, all the way through time to plant warm season annuals. They offer a large variety of color choices and many have huge blooms! Deadheading will help… Read more »
Fall Foliage Colors in Arkansas
We are fortunate to live in one of the few areas of the world that experience brilliant fall foliage color! Did you know that only a few regions in the Northern Hemisphere and only one region of the Southern Hemisphere enjoy this autumn coloration? It’s easy to take the years with “good” fall color for… Read more »
Fall Armyworm Control in Arkansas
They may be called fall armyworms but they usually show up during July in central and southern Arkansas. We are seeing fall armyworm damage right now, late July, here in Little Rock. As with most pests, it’s helpful to understand the life cycle, preferred plant hosts and symptoms in order to better control the pest.… Read more »
Growing Limelight Hydrangeas in Arkansas
What is a paniculata hydrangea? This post is really about growing tips for all panicle (Hydrangea paniculata) hydrangeas but we thought this title would catch your attention since Limelight is the most popular one right now! These hydrangeas have blooms in panicles, which means a branched indeterminate inflorescence, which forms a cone shaped flower head.… Read more »
Using Natural Shrubbery Around Your Property
Even if you love your neighbors, you can still want a barrier dividing your property from theirs. Looking for a beautiful, natural way to provide some privacy? Here are Gregg’s suggestions for you. Gregg recommends the arborvitae to use as a natural fence. They can be purchased when they’ve already grown 10 ft. tall, so… Read more »
Poison Ivy and Garden Grub Treatments
Gregg and Jeff are exploring certain garden nuisances that find their way into most yards, and talking about what you can do to stop them. Common Garden and Yard Problems There are some insects and weeds that find their way into most all garden spaces. Let’s look at a few common problems and some things… Read more »
