A Stroll Through the Garden

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Eric Larson. A few years ago, one of my readers asked me about dividing and cutting down a vigorous grass. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Eric Larson. Junipers have long been considered among the symbols of the New Year, first with their evergreen nature. It is interesting to note that they are long-lived.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written by Eric Larson. When first introduced to the United States in 1825, poinsettias or Euphorbia pulcherrima were named “Painted Leaf” and “Mexican Fire Plant.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Eric Larson. A friend from church and a reader years ago asked me about how I would get a persimmon tree to grow from a seed that he collected? 

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written by Eric Larson. To get Thanksgiving Cactus, or Schlumbergia truncata, to rebloom is more straightforward than one may experience.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Eric Larson. In 2014, I was initially asked the question in the headline above. 

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Eric Larson. Tom Hunt, the owner and manager of the Mohican Preservation Arboretum, told me recently that we are at the end of the season for pawpaw.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Eric Larson. We all need a closer look at the mums that come to our gardens each fall.

ASHLAND — Happy belated Bamboo Day! Last year was the first year I brought attention to Sept. 18. During the 8th World Bambo Congress, the participants officially declared Sept. 18 as World Bamboo Day.