Today had the full spectrum of driving rain to sunshine.  The weather didn’t stop Larry H. and Peg from heading out for garden clean-up and mulching.  Lloyd was also out …

Today was a bit on the chilly side with some scattered rain in the afternoon.   I think we have more rain tomorrow but after the sunshine yesterday, today was …

People enjoying the Rotary Botanical Gardens' gazebo area

We’re excited about our caladium (Caladium sp.) collection this year!  We hope to display over 50 varieties of this tropical aroid which is native to primarily South America.  There are …

It was a cool, sunny day out in the gardens with more evidence of color here and there.  The hellebores (Helleborus sp.) are opening up nicely as seen with the …

I had some presentations yesterday and travel conditions fluctuated between ok and bad.  I was watching the temperature alternate between 30 and 34 degrees F and noted quite a few …

With the advancing rain/sleet/snow storm on the way, the weather was cool and cloudy with light rain started this morning.  Big John and Larry H. both had outdoor duties including …

Today was mild with overcast skies.  It looks the rest of the week will be colder with a significant chance of rain and possible wet snow later in the week. …

I finally was able to explore the garden today and saw signs of Spring everywhere!  I also saw a lot of deer tracks, deer poop, broken signs and the other …

While the use of kale (Brassica oleracea) as an ornamental isn’t new, I think many folks utilize this showy plant primarily late in the season because of intense colors and …