Every so often you hear of one, an heirloom….a plant that has been around for years, maybe in the family for generations.  One such Christmas Cactus sits in Dennis Jordan and Kay Flannagan’s living room in Osage County, blooming reliably every Christmas. This plant pictured here is a piece off the Christmas Cactus grown by Dennis’ Aunt […]

Here in central Missouri , we went from one of the warmest Novembers on record to drastically cold weather by the end of December.  Plus, we are very, very dry.  How is this going to affect our trees, shrubs, and perennials? Trunk Damage – If you stand outside, and all is quiet, you can hear bark popping […]

Winter is the season where holly shows off its best, beautiful berries and shiny evergreen foliage.  And yet, winter can also be holly’s most challenging season. Here are the 6 steps to growing healthy holly plants and ensuring good berry set: Holly is sensitive to strong winter winds and varying temperatures.  Plant Holly where it will have the least […]

This new line indoor and garden décor, Leaf Lamps by Eangee are hand made from real cocoa and alibangbang leaves.  A Fair Trade product.  Photos and descriptions of the 5 styles listed here. Outdoor Indoor Lamps Leaflet – Natural and elegant, the Leaflet Lamp derives its gentle shape from the cocoa leaf. With subtle twists and curves, […]

The 6th driest November since 1890 tells us just one thing….we need to get the water hoses out now and water our landscapes. Newly planted trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs are especially susceptible to damage if they are not watered thoroughly now.  They may not have leaves, but root systems of these plants are actively […]