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...

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...

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...

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...