The November and December Gardening TV Programs are available on Youtube.com

Post date: Dec 2, 2017 3:08:33 AM

The November 2017 Program is hosted by Geri Hoerner and the guest is David Raines, owner of Raines Tree Care, LLC. The topic of the show is Selection and Care of Japanese Maples. Selecting the right variety from the hundreds available to put in the proper location based on growth habbit and light needs is discussed. Also planting instructions and fertilizing are given. David demonstrates proper corrective prunning on a Coral Bark Japanese Maple that was donated by Garden City Nursery that has suffered improper pruning in the past. This beautiful Japanese Maple will be given away to a winning donnor to Bella Vista Community TV on December 1st and will be panted by the crew at Raines Tree Care, LLC. Each donner will receive one chance per dollar given during the month of November. Tickets will be available at Audrey's Boutique and other locations around town. Details will be advertized in local papers, on flyers posted in the city and by social media announcements.

The December 2017 Program guest is Barb Templin, a fellow member of the Bella Vista Garden Club. The topic of the show is Easy to Grow and Unusual Houseplants. Several easy to grow and unusual houseplants were displayed and photos of others were shown. Facts and uses for these plants were noted and some medicinal uses were discussed along with tips for care and maintenance.