March 24, 2006 RSS feed / Beauty in the Backyard

Green Thumb Festival

The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia will hold the annual Green Thumb Festival at the Garden Council building, Maxcy Gregg Park, on Saturday, April 1, 9 am-3 pm. A large variety of plants will be available for sale to the public. More...

What's growing in Columbia

Tulips should be planted before freezing weather, because they require a time of cold while they are dormant. Tulips prefer moist soil when planted and require two to four weeks to root before watering. More...

The Original Mystery Plant

Here%27s a plant-yes, a cactus-that doesn%27t seem to have many secrets. It is stark and obvious, all year long: massive, succulent pads foreboding plenty of spiny torment with marvelous summer flowers and bright red fruits. More...

Register for Sprout Camp

Sprout Camp is a three-day camp running throughout the summer that allows parents to tag along as their youngster explores the great outdoors during Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. More...