Gardening

Today on The Outline: The 25th annual Arkansas Poll reports the lowest gubernatorial approval rating in 20 years for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Also, A pandemic-inspired performance by the University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum is receiving national recognition.

On today's show, a master gardener shares her experience working at the Washington County Fair. Also, a preview of a new season of Points of Departure.

There’s something new at the Bentonville Public Library - a seed library. Patrons can pick up packets of seeds to grow heirloom tomatoes, peas, bok choy and other vegetables and flowers. Samantha Sacry, the library’s marketing specialist, said the seed library is an example of the library listening to the community.

A committee of seven women in rural West Fork in Washington County drafted an ordinance amending the town's property maintenance code allowing for increased cultivation of wildflower meadows, pollinator plant gardens and even small orchards on private yards and properties — possibly the first municipal ordinance of its kind approved in Arkansas.

Pete speaks to volunteer Judy Smith about the upcoming Master Gardener's Garden Gate Tour, an event taking place on June 3rd.

Our outline of the last 24 hours includes Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signing a social medial bill into law, the return of the U.S. Pro Cup to the region and free trees in Alma and Goshen.

On today's show, childcare for many families is difficult to find and websites like Winnie, has searchable databases for the public. Also, Marcus Bridgewater, also known as Garden Marcus, discusses nurturing minds and plants ahead of his guest lecture at the University of Arkansas. Plus, a new Ozark poetry book, Dylan Earl is set to release a new album, updates from the Arkansas Legislature, a Fayetteville insect find and more.

Marcus Bridgewater gained a massive online following during the pandemic with his planting and mindfulness tips. Fresh off the release of his book, we preview his upcoming lecture at the University of the Ozarks.

Spring is in full bloom, so we turned to Westwood Gardens in Fayetteville for some seasonal gardening tips.

Spring is in full bloom, so we turned to Westwood Gardens in Fayetteville for some seasonal gardening tips.