Gardening

Washington County Master Gardeners Mariette Spidel and Caleb Israel discuss invasive plants like mimosa and honeysuckle, and how to replace them with native species.

Fayetteville's urban forester explains why the mimosa tree is this year's target in the city's annual invasive plant bounty — and how residents can remove one and earn a free native tree or shrub.

Master Gardener Mariette Spiedel says late February is the right time to test your soil, choose the right plants and resist the urge to clean up your garden too soon.

Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talks with Becca Martin Brown and Laura Underwood about the upcoming Garden Gate Tour.

Since early 2007, the Diana fritillary has been Arkansas’ official state butterfly. The fritillary thrives on Mount Magazine’s moist, mountainous habitat but has been recorded in 27 different Arkansas counties. Recently, Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis talked with Shawn Hunter, founder of the Diana Project, a grassroots effort to help the butterfly prosper.

The annual Orchid Society of the Ozarks show begins tomorrow, Feb. 28, at the Pauline Whitaker Center in Fayetteville, lasting through the weekend. This week, Lois Gergen invited Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams into her greenhouse full of orchids.

Loneliness can affect any of us in multiple ways. On today's show, we hear from former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, documentarian Nicholas Ma and musician Yo Yo Ma about loneliness and unity. We also celebrate Fayetteville's oldest operating elementary school. Plus, the varied world of orchids.

In this exceprt of the I am Northwest Arkansas podcast, host Randy Wilburn explores the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. He and Lane Berrey, the garden's former communications manager, discuss the garden’s history, mission, and diverse offerings.

In Arkansas, it’s not bizarre to find green in unexpected places— Like the roof of a hospital. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis takes us above the city of Fort Smith, where Baptist Health’s rooftop garden is yielding crops for those facing food insecurity.

Pete Hartman sits down with Mariette Spidel from the Washington County Master Gardeners about their upcoming Lunch and Learn series.