Since it is already the end of March with April just around the corner, we need to plan what annuals we want to buy this year as the sale of plants and plants will soon be in the stores. Annuals can be used in many different ways in the garden because they are relatively small … Read more
Allowing pets to roam outside may seem like harmless fun, providing them with exercise, mental stimulation and the opportunity to explore. Some environments, however, pose hidden dangers that pet owners may not immediately recognize, such as the risk of cryptococcal fungal infections that can infect the lungs, brain and other parts of the body. Dr. … Read more
Have you heard the term “back season”? Sometimes it refers to times between resorts, when neither winter sports nor summer activities are available. Recently I have been thinking that it also applies to late winter and early spring in our gardens. Many plots of the home garden will be ready to burst with heat-loving crops, … Read more
The harvest of last year’s summer and autumn crops is over. I harvested my veggies, elderberries, pineapples, guavas and pomegranates. I cleaned the garden and put away my tools. It was time to leave my garden of rest. We begin the new year with a renewed sense of joy and hope, and with the goal … Read more
Darla Chouinard Master Gardener The origin of dates can be traced back to around 5320 BC. Dates were, and still are, a staple food grown in the Middle East and North Africa. The date palm is significant to numerous cultures and religions and is sometimes referred to as the “tree of life” due to its … Read more
Tom Ingram Ask a Master Gardener Garden gnomes have always been a curiosity to me. I like them and don’t mind seeing or having a gnome in the garden, but how in the world did this tradition start? Apparently, the practice of placing statues in gardens began in Rome. These statues were not of gnomes … Read more
Meet Cola! Cola has a captivating personality that is sure to win your heart. Cola is a 4 year old male cat. It is a charming mix of tabby and domestic shorthair. Cola was adopted as a kitten, but it turns out that the new addition to her previous home has developed allergies. Cola cried … Read more
Baptist Health Hardin will add to its battalion of therapy dogs with the addition of a new puppy that was introduced to some staff on Wednesday morning. Her pop-in visit was a surprise to welcome employee Lisa Humphrey, who found out she won a hospital-wide naming contest for the 3-month-old black and gold doodle, who … Read more
