Blue Wood Phlox – April Plant of the Month
I have chosen one of my favorite early spring bloomers as our April Plant of the Month for 2025. Blue wood phlox is a low growing groundcover which prefers shady areas from around the Kansas River eastward. Its one of my favorites because of its long bloom time and durability in the landscape. As a […]
Benefits of Growing Black Walnuts
Autumn is harvest time, and as harvest of field crops begins to dwindle, many turn their thoughts to Thanksgiving and Halloween. I often think about my grandparents at this time of year, remembering all the great experiences they shared with me… eating potato doughnuts on Halloween, learning about trees in the backyard, and husking and […]
