03/05/2010
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Life is a voyage. The winds of life come strong From every point; yet each will speed thy course along, If thou with steady hand when tempests blow Canst keep thy course aright and never once let go. The Voyage of Life by Theodore Chickering Williams. (1855 - ?) 
Dear Gardening Friend, It's been quite some time since we've experienced a real winter here in central Arkansas. By February temperatures are usually in the mid-50s with nights staying above freezing. This year, however, it's been cold. This means Spring is a few weeks behind her usual schedule, but there are still some early blooms to see. Take a look in this week's Journal.
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| This Week's Features |
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Summer Bulbs
If you are willing to expand your definition of a bulb, you will find a whole new season of beautiful blooms and foliage in what I refer to as summer bulbs.
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Lemon Asparagus In my opinion the best way to eat fresh asparagus is to keep it simple. Here is an easy recipe that only takes a few minutes to prepare and uses a little lemon, butter, salt, and pepper to enhance the taste of this spring delicacy.
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Allen's Mailbox: Coffee Grounds as a Soil Amendment I've been told that I can use my coffee grounds in the garden. Is this true? How should I apply them to the soil?
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Featured Video: Pruning Crape Myrtles If you are confused about when to prune your crape myrtles, watch this video to see when and how to cut back these summer beauties.
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