Extreme heat, drought, torrential rains, and hungry critters may be wreaking havoc on your garden. After weeding, watering, and waiting you may be finding less, diseased, or misshapen tomatoes. Don’t give up. ...
Read More »The Garden Club of Shawnee will hold Garden Sampler Tour
After a four-year hiatus, the Garden Club of Shawnee will host its popular Garden Sampler Tour on June 10, 2023 The tour features five unique Shawnee neighborhood gardens exhibiting creative ideas for ...
Read More »Native tree seedlings available from Missouri Department of Conservation
Don’t let spring go by without planting a tree! You can now order native tree and shrub seedlings for as little as 22 cents each from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). ...
Read More »GARDENING: Do you have tomato troubles?
You waited all season for that first red ripe tomato only to discover less-than-perfect fruit. Don’t worry, you can still have a great harvest and improve things for next season. Blossom end rot is ...
Read More »Second jury finds Roundup causes cancer
A U.S. jury ruled on March 19 that agrochemical company Monsanto’s weed killer product, Roundup, was a major contributing factor in causing cancer. It is the second such ruling. Shares in Bayer, the ...
Read More »Shakshuka Recipe from Jerusalem
One of the yummiest things we enjoyed in Israel was shakshuka. It is a well-loved Israeli dish popular for both breakfast and supper. It is one of the most savory things you’ll ...
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