Enlarge photo | | A Bulb Bonanza
On a brisk November Saturday morning, Barbara St. Clair turned up rarin' to go at Springfield, Missouri's, Xeriscape Garden in Phelps Grove Park. The mission? To join her fellow Master Gardeners in making the best use possible of an extraordinary gift. Have a look....
A Bulb Bonanza
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Enlarge photo | | Wickman's Fall Festival
Each year Wickman's Garden Village, one of Springfield, Missouri's oldest nurseries, holds its own Fall Festival. It's a fun event with craftsfolk, a barnyard petting zoo, grilled hotdogs, cold drinks and garden clubbers, designers, and landscapers fielding questions. We think the 2004 festival especially caught the gentle, pleasant spirit of gardening in our region. Have a look....
The Fall Festival
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Enlarge photo | | A Peek at the Lawn & Garden Show
The biggest gardening event in the Ozarks is The Lawn & Garden Show at the Ozarks Empire Fair Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. It's everything from seed, plants, and garden decor to tools, equipment, and lots of free expertise. Here are some highlights from the 2005 show...
The Lawn & Garden Show
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Enlarge photo | | One Nursery's Christmas
Lisa Bruckman, who works with the indoor plants at Wickman's Garden Village, is on the move in the greenhouse with a prettily packaged gift poinsettia. Wickman's, one of Springfield, Missouri's oldest nurseries, does nice things at Christmastime, especially with poinsettias. Come and see.
One Nursery's Christmas
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Enlarge photo | | 2007 All-America Selections
Three stunning new roses were the All-America Rose Selections for 2007--judged nationwide to be the best performers in the garden with average care. Each won in 2-year public-garden trials for vigor, bloom, color, and other superb qualities. All should thrive in Ozarks gardens--and here they are. (Thanks to AARS for the photos and info.)
2007 All-America Selections
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Enlarge photo | | 2006 All-America Selections
Six beautiful garden flowers, an ornamental pepper, two edible peppers, an herb, and a very special carrot were the All-America Selections winners in 2006. All were rated the best in nationwide garden tests.
2006 All-America Selections
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Enlarge photo | | 2005 All-America Selections
A new cherry tomato, remarkable for its looks and its sweetness, was one of six winning All-America Selections for 2005. Have a look.
2005 All-America Selections
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Enlarge photo | | The 2007 All-America Roses
Three stunning new roses are the All-America Rose Selections for 2007--judged
nationwide to be the best performers in the garden with average care.
Each won in 2-year public-garden trials for vigor, bloom, color, and
other superb qualities. All should thrive in Ozarks gardens--and here they are. (Thanks to AARS for the photos and info.)
The 2007 All-America Roses
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Enlarge photo | | Colorful New Flowers and Vegetables for 2007
The National Garden Bureau each year announces special new flowers and vegetablea coming on the market in spring. The 2007 choices are definitely worth knowing. Have a look, and thanks to the NGB for the photos and info.
New Varieties for 2007
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Enlarge photo | | New Flowers & Vegetables for 2006
The National Garden Bureau each year announces special new flowera and vegetablea coming on the market in spring, and 2006 saw a literally amazing array of 35 beautiful plants. See for yourself. (Thanks to the NGB for the outstanding photos and information.)
New Varieties in 2006
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Enlarge photo | | New Flowers & Vegetables for 2005
If you think this 'Brilliant' Phlox is pretty, just have a peek at the other National Garden Bureau selections for 2005.
New Varieties for 2005
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