Yellow iris
Iris pseudacorus, the yellow flag, yellow iris, or water flag, is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is native to Europe.
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Beauty of spring
When the snow starts to melt and early spring wildflowers begin to emerge, the beauty of the spring is all around us.
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Flowers are single, or in a raceme of two or three flowers at the top of a slender naked stem.
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It was early spring and mother had already worked the soil into a ridge for sweet potatoes on the edge of her garden by the Bracht Ditch, which ran parallel to her garden.
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Vacation Season Is Time To Shine
Houseplants love to go outside in April or May once the weather warms up.
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Plants and People Needing Each Other
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Several years ago good friend, former teacher and motivational speaker, Vernon Zurcher, 1929-1997, prepared and presented a slide presentation “Plants are like People.” I have remembered many of his illustrations and think of them often when I am in my garden. After … Read More
No One will Plant Your Garden for You!
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener When it’s your garden, you have a personal attachment. Someone may do the planting, but you will not be far away, not missing a moment of all that is involved. It’s time to get busy, too, if you want to have fruit … Read More
In The Garden — Flowers For Color In The Herb Garden
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — Herbs are grown for their flavor, aroma and in some cases they are known to keep us healthy. All parts of the herb plant are used in some way for culinary arts or home amenities depending on the species. Most … Read More
In The Garden — Container Gardening With Herbs
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — “The Herbalist,” a book I have had for many years gave me insight to start herb gardening. With the basic folklore that herbs need full sun and well drained, but not necessarily improved, soil I preceded to plant herbs in … Read More
Herb Gardening, Thinking Ahead
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Soil, site, sun and surroundings are situations to consider for an herb garden. Other factors to consider would be available water, prevailing wind direction and the choice of herb plants the family desires for their culinary menu. Plants mentioned here and beyond … Read More
In The Garden — Winter Gardening
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — The spirit of the winter season to me is my indoor garden. Short days are enhanced with indoor space created by a professional design or an off season project built from reusable materials. It can be used this time of … Read More