Rebecca Bates, Author at Daily Leader - Page 4 of 14

Business

Guilt by association: The plight of lichens

Guilt by association: This often is the plight of lichens in the landscape. Lichens are crusty growths that can be found on just about any ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, January 19, 2018 10:25 pm

Business

Master Gardener class set for early spring at Co-Lin

A new crop of Master Gardeners will begin training March 22 at the Thames Center on the Co-Lin Campus. Master Gardeners are volunteers who help ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, January 12, 2018 11:20 pm

Business

Dealing with the latest big chill in Lincoln County

When temperatures take a nose dive and ice and snow move into Lincoln County, many gardeners may worry that their trees and shrubs are taking ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, January 5, 2018 10:01 pm

Business

Plant some trees this winter

From a gardening perspective, this time of year can seem mundane. This year, why not take advantage of our winter weather and plant some trees? ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, December 29, 2017 9:21 pm

Business

Mistletoe is a mysterious, parasitic holiday tradition plant

Mistletoe has been used as a Christmas decoration for centuries. Its dark green foliage and white berries symbolize peace and love. The Norse belief may ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, December 22, 2017 9:04 pm

Business

You can re-bloom your poinsettias

There seems to be two camps when it comes to what to do with poinsettias after Christmas. One camp’s motto is “I’m so glad Christmas ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, December 15, 2017 11:58 pm

Business

You can choose the perfect poinsettia plants

The poinsettia is the most popular holiday flowering plant. The plant’s common name comes from Joel Poinsett, the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico. He introduced ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, December 8, 2017 10:10 pm

Business

Possum-haw holly is a beautiful shrub

Each year in November and December I get a flurry of phone calls and plant samples left on my desk. Consumers and gardeners want to ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, December 1, 2017 7:18 pm

Business

Choose plants that will liven up your home

Poinsettias are a common choice for gifts and decorations during the winter, but there are many other options available. Try some of the varieties listed ... Read more

by Rebecca Bates, Friday, November 24, 2017 10:37 pm

Business

It’s finally feeling like fall

Fall is my favorite time of the year. Waking up in the morning and feeling that chill in the air — even 70 degrees is ... Read more