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Horticulture in Arkansas: Beech Drops at Lost Valley State Park
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Beech Drops at Lost Valley State Park. Posted by John Gardner at 7:44 AM. During the fall of 2010, the work crew at Compton Gardens set off to explore and study some of the beauty in Arkansas' natural forests. The destination was Lost Valley State Park. At arrival, I considered this place to be a typical hike, easy and ruined by too many visitors. Then I noticed the Hepatica nobilis. Schreb. var. acuta. This place must be visited in spring to view this impressive flora. Toward the end of the trail, past ...
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Horticulture in Arkansas: Asplenium rhizophyllum - Walking Fern
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Asplenium rhizophyllum - Walking Fern. Posted by John Gardner at 1:08 PM. An unusual member of the spleenwort family, the Walking Fern can produce new plants at the end of its leaves! My father and I came across many of these ferns while hiking the Buffalo River Trail. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Asplenium rhizophyllum - Walking Fern. Beech Drops at Lost Valley State Park. 2011 Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events.
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Horticulture in Arkansas: July 2011
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Hummingbirds in the Ozarks. Posted by John Gardner at 6:00 AM. At times there were between 30 and 50 hummingbirds swarming the feeder. All of them were competing for a spot for a cool sugary drink. I was amazed how close I could get with them. At times i could hold the feeder in my hands and the birds were not deterred. Very exciting! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Hummingbirds in the Ozarks.
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Horticulture in Arkansas: In the Heart of Arkansas' Blackland Forest
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In the Heart of Arkansas' Blackland Forest. Posted by John Gardner at 8:39 AM. An Arkansas Blankland Sunrise. I cannot believe it has been almost a full year since I last contributed to Horticulture in Arkansas. Regardless of the smell of sulfur and the constant noise from the power plant, the power plant is incredibly environmentally friendly - it even feeds the birds. (Note the sarcasm.) Once I arrived at Grassy Lake, I was greeted by a Broad-headed skink. Was in full bloom. The enticing red flower...
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Horticulture in Arkansas: August 2012
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2012 Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events. Posted by John Gardner at 5:54 AM. January 3, 4. February 20 - March 12. Best Chance to see Mercury. The planet Mercury will be far enough from the Sun's glare to be visible shortly after sunset. Mercury will reach greatest elongation from the Sun on March 5, reaching a relatively bright magnitude of about -1. This will be your best chance to see the planet this year. April 15 - Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Ear...
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Horticulture in Arkansas: January 2010
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2010 Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events. Posted by John Gardner at 8:18 AM. January 3, 4. Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids are an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on January 3 and 4, but some meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes. April 21, 22. Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually pr...
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Horticulture in Arkansas: May 2010
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Plant Sale and National Public Gardens Day at Compton Gardens, Bentonville, Arkansas. Posted by John Gardner at 7:20 PM. Hello all you plant enthusiasts! And many others. For more information about the plant sale and the National Public Gardens Day, just CLICK HERE. If you want to know how to get to the garden, click here. Be sure and enter on Main Street. Sometimes that area can be a bit confusing. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Plant Sale and National Public Gardens Day at Compto.
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Horticulture in Arkansas: Keys to the Flora of Arkansas by Edwin B. Smith
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Keys to the Flora of Arkansas by Edwin B. Smith. Posted by John Gardner at 7:04 AM. Recently, I was given a taxonomical key - Thanks Angela! What a fantastic resource to have if you are a horticulturist like me. I don't know how I ever got along without one for such a long time. And for your viewing pleasure, I snapped a photo of some huge asparagus growing very close to the cider apple trees! July 2, 2011 at 7:18 PM. How do you know its not indigofera? Thanks for you post. July 5, 2011 at 2:14 AM. There...
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Horticulture in Arkansas: September 2010
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Orange Tube-Like Horn-Like Stinky Fungus aka. Stinkhorn. Posted by John Gardner at 12:23 PM. I have often seen these stinky mushrooms popping out of recently mulched gardens; however, I've never taken the time to get to know them properly until now. This silly mushroom is a stinkhorn from the Mutinus. Genus I did some research to discover the species and I've narrowed it down to M. caninus. For more information on stickhorns check out MushroomExpert.com. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Horticulture in Arkansas: September 2009
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Posted by John Gardner at 3:30 PM. Due to a low pressure system lingering above our wonderful state, we have been graced once again with bloom of interesting mushrooms! Keep your eyes to the ground as you go on your morning jog, or just a simple afternoon stroll. Just this morning I stumbled across an interesting specimen. "Wow! For more information, just click here! Eurycea lucifuga: The Cave Salamander. Posted by John Gardner at 2:50 PM. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Eurycea lucifuga: The Cave Salamander.
