Caladiums!
The heat is almost over but there is so much of the year left. And caladiums are the top pick for the heat of summer. Ideally, many of you have already put caladiums into your containers, flower beds, or patio pots, but some of you may not know anything about them. What are caladiums? And […]
Xplosion Caladium – 6.5 Inch Container – Proven Winners Plant
White Wonder Caladium – 6.5 Inch Container – Proven Winners Plant
Hot Flash Caladium – 6.5 Inch Container – Proven Winners Plant
Burning Heart Caladium – 6.5 Inch Container – Proven Winners Plant
Bottle Rocket Caladium – 6.5 Inch Container – Proven Winners Plant
Garden Review – 2022
It is that time of year again, time for an annual garden review. Each December, I look back on the year to see how annuals, perennials, and more fared during the year’s weather and extreme events. For example, 2021 was the year of wind; we had a tornado and 2 wind events which toppled many […]
Star Annuals for the Central Great Plains
What are star annuals? Many years ago, Kansas State University developed their Prairie Star List, a list of Annuals for the state of Kansas. However, this list is no longer being presented, as the main testing location for annual flowers has been shut down due to lack of funding. Several years ago, I started evaluating […]
Shade Gardening: Creation and Maintenance
Shade gardening is more than just an idea, it is a way of life for those living among the trees. When I first moved east from central Kansas, I had no idea that shade gardening would become such a big part of my everyday life. But after moving from town to town, my wife and […]
