By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service One of my treasured plants is the walking iris which I grow in a container. Every March, I look forward to its blooms as a sure sign that spring has arrived. The walking iris earns its place in my landscape with its...
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service There are a few moments in the garden that truly stop me in my tracks, and the blooming of my Japanese magnolias is one of them. Long before most trees begin to stir, these magnolias announce that spring is on the way....
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service While roses may be the traditional choice when Valentine’s Day rolls around, I’ve found that orchids offer something even more meaningful — a living reminder of love that returns year after year. I’ve been...
By Dr. Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service One winter-blooming shrub that feels familiar and comforting to me is the flowering quince. This plant quietly becomes part of the family landscape, showing up year after year without ever demanding much...
