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Tour of Flowering Trees

Here are some must-see trees that will be flowering the spring, according to Garden Spot columnist Jennifer Oldridge.

Faithful try to grow literal Garden of Eden
By Dean Fosdick - Associated Press Writer
July 3, 2008
People who grow gardens grow in faith, according to the Rev. Marsh Hudson-Knapp, which accounts in large part for the Bible garden he helped established adjacent to his church a quarter-century ago. “A lot of people’s spirituality is rooted in nature,” said Hudson-Knapp, pastor of The First Congregational Church of Fair Haven, Vt.
Home grown: Kitchen garden yields fresh produce, high satisfaction
By Jennifer Oldridge
July 3, 2008
Good grief. There is this summer’s tomato scare, the spinach fright of 2007 and the floods in Iowa that have drowned huge quantities of corn. We want to eat foods like tomatoes, spinach and corn that are fresh and serve as a statement of perfection in their simplicity.
Despite buzz, traditional mosquito remedies best
By Jennifer Smith
July 3, 2008
When I think about picnics and fireworks this weekend, something else comes to mind: big, thirsty mosquitoes. Besides being a nuisance with their buzzing and biting, mosquitoes are health concerns because of their capability to transmit diseases such as West Nile virus.
Work-saving choices for decking and stains
By Consumer Reports
July 2, 2008
About 80 percent of homeowners who install decks use real wood, according to Consumer Reports. But CR's latest tests show that synthetic planks can offer lasting good looks with less upkeep. Some stains can also trim the work required to maintain wood.
Ladybugs released to fight pest problem
By Janet Reid
June 26, 2008
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Horticulture Department tries an alternative to pesticides, releasing tens of thousands of ladybugs in city parks and other spots around town.
Decline in tree’s health difficult to spot, even harder to reverse
By Jennifer Smith
June 26, 2008
Do you know a tree in your life that has become a friend? Maybe it waved its graceful arms when you passed by or welcomed you into the shade beneath its boughs.
Arboretum tour planned for Tuesday
June 25, 2008
Garden lovers can learn more about how to integrate and use native plants and grasses during a tour of the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum and Waterwise Garden at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Lawrence set to introduce ladybugs as natural pest control
By Chad Lawhorn
June 23, 2008
In city-owned flower beds and planters across the community, a battle of immensely small proportions is set to be waged. On one side are the aphids, dictator-like insects that seek to latch onto and steal the beauty of zinnias and other summertime flowers.
Mulch for tomatoes
The Washington Post
June 23, 2008
Lay a generous, 4-inch mulch of straw around tomato plants to conserve soil moisture, reduce weeds and prevent the spread of blight from soil-borne spores.
Web sites help garden lovers
Associated Press
June 22, 2008
When it is too wet, windy or humid to garden, check out www.awaytogarden.com.
Green thumbs get taste of local flora
Tour Des Fleurs event caters to area garden enthusiasts
By Sophia Maines
June 22, 2008
Sunny skies and bright blooms greeted participants of Saturday’s Tour Des Fleurs. “We’re looking forward to an afternoon of touring,” said Diane Gruver as she embarked on the tour Saturday at Water’s Edge, 847 Ind.
Garden tour features artists, food, plant specials
By Sophia Maines
June 21, 2008
First Annual Tour Des Fleurs begins today and runs through Sunday.
Creative endeavor: Gardener’s inspiration yields picturesque setting
By Jennifer Oldridge
June 19, 2008
A lot of gardeners out there consider themselves to be do-it-yourself types. I know I do. Most times this is a successful strategy, and I learn a new skill and save money. But sometimes it is disastrous and the cavalry has to be sent in.
America’s front yard needs facelift
By Michael E. Ruane - The Washington Post
June 19, 2008
The latch is missing from the stall door in the public restroom south of the Washington Monument. The hinges are bent. The partition is wobbly. Paint is peeling from the ceiling. Rust stains the toilet fixtures, and two signs on a wall warn in red letters: “No Bathing.”
Poison ivy more than a nuisance
By Jennifer Smith
June 19, 2008
Controlling poison ivy is a challenging task. In the woods, it can simply be avoided. But in a yard, it can quickly take over an area and is a health risk to most people.

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