This master gardener’s Arkansas roots run deep Story by Dwain Hebda Memphis-born Joellen Beard, president of Pulaski County Master Gardeners, can trace her love for the beauty of growing things all way back to her childhood. “My grandparents lived in St. Charles (Arkansas County),” she said. “I always loved Arkansas. We came in the summers and …
A gardener profile of Paul Pilkington Story and Photos by Dwain Hebda When asked about his favorite flower, Paul Pilkington of Little Rock paused to ponder the question. “You know those plants that you can buy, the 4-inch pots of flowers?” he replied. “Anything where I can watch that little thing spread out to a …
Growing her own Eden Story and Photo by Celia Roe Lou Ellen Treadway, a Little Rock native, graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a degree in English. Then, 20 years later, she decided to pursue a second degree in anthropology, which she earned at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, in 1984. …
Worms are his secret weapon Story and Photos by Dwain Hebda There’s not a whole lot that meets the eye at Ed and Pat Griffin’s sprawling gardens that the couple didn’t build, plant, or tend themselves – from the gurgling water feature to the rows of vegetables to the riotous color of their daylilies. And …
6+ decades of gardening Story and Photo by Jennifer Williams If you have been a gardener in the Shreveport-Bossier City area in the last 30 or so years, you have probably heard of Dr. Joe White. The gold standard in gardening for the northwest Louisiana community, Dr. White has a long and varied history in …
Patience and a good heart Story and Photography by A.J. Heinsz-Bailey How many people know how to grow their own walking cane? When is the best time of year to harvest trees for building a log cabin? While information resources can be found online or in books frequently the most useful information for your location …
Gardens on Mars and other earthly delights Story and Photography by Meaghan Clark Wandering the city of New Orleans while on a floral delivery, gardener Jeannette Bell got turned around and lost somewhere in the city’s Ninth Ward. What she did find was several blighted properties and vacant lots in need of love … and …
The joyful work of gardening By Meaghan Clark Photo by Johan Lenner Running a business can be stressful and time consuming. Running an award-winning pub, raising children as a single parent, and still finding time to create a garden that is an oasis of beauty in an urban setting is more than admirable – it’s …
From ball fields to vegetable fields By Kathryn Fontenot East Baton Rouge residents recognize Hillar Moore, District EBR Attorney, from evening news reports and local newspaper articles regarding criminal activity. But his friends and family know him as a coach, and more recently, as an avid gardener. To conduct this interview, I met Mr. Moore …
Dr. Charlie Johnson By Kathryn Fontenot Gardening is challenging. Storms, diseases, herds of insects, and unidentifiable problems lurk out there. The unpredictability and the constant need to prevent or overcome hurdles is why it is absolutely imperative that all gardeners learn from one another. Dr. Charlie Johnson has shared his experiences with many budding gardeners …
