Obsessive gardener becomes community master
Marilyn Rogers of Hoxie, labeled obsessive by neighbors, devotes herself to a transforming yard. A master gardener, she advises starting small, buying plants from reputable nurseries, and using quality tools while consulting extension agents.
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Auburn man grows vast daffodil display near Topeka
Carl Smith, a retired Auburn resident, cultivates more than 25 000 daffodils across four acres along S W 89th Street near the Wakarusa River. He plants deer resistant varieties King Alfreds and Ice Follies, welcomes visitors free of charge, and notes last year’s cold spell followed by a strong bloom year.
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Red flowers and colorful edibles surge in garden trends
Industry experts forecast a vibrant gardening season with red flowers dominating beds and new varieties like Fresh Look Red celosia and Luna Red hibiscus. Colorful carrots in purple yellow white and red will buzz at farmers markets. Trailing petunias and fragrant herbs such as Oriental Breeze basil and Orange-Scented thyme rise in popularity for containers and borders.
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