Petit Jean Garden Club

05/18/2026

𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭!
Join us for the FIRST 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 this of the season at Wayland Holyfield Place! It’s going to be an amazing evening with fresh local products, live music, delicious food, a kids' area, and more! Stay tuned for vendor spotlights!

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 4–7pm
Location: Wayland Holyfield Place, Morrilton
(120-126 N Moose St, Morrilton, AR 72110)

Enjoy live performances by 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 followed by 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜. 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 will join us as our special food truck with their sweet treats & 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 will also join us as always, offering tasty hibachi-style meals for a savory treat!
We will have several different special guests joining us for our first market.

Don’t forget to check out your favorite 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 for extended hours and special deals every Third Thursday! Support small businesses while enjoying the market festivities. See you there!
𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐲
𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞'𝐬 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩
𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲
𝐒 & 𝐆 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞 & 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨.
𝐄&𝐄 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩
𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 & 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐡
𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬
𝐁𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫
𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲'𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐲
𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐃 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭
𝐊𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐲𝐧
𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝
𝐏𝐚𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐰 𝐏𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬
𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭 𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛
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01/30/2026

Water Before a Freeze: The Counterintuitive Gardening Tip That Saves Plants

The forecast says 10°F tonight. You’ve covered your plants—but did you remember to water them? It sounds crazy to water a garden before a freeze, but you should do it anyway. For many plants, a “Winter Drought” is more deadly than the cold itself.

Here’s the science behind this vital practice, known as Hydric Insulation.

The Science: Why Wet Soil Protects Roots
1. The Thermal Battery
Water holds heat; air does not. Dry soil is full of insulating air pockets that allow cold to pe*****te deeply and quickly. Wet soil, however, acts like a radiator. Because water has a high specific heat capacity, moist soil releases stored ground warmth much more slowly than dry soil. This keeps the root zone warmer for longer.

2. The “Latent Heat” Trick
This is a key physics principle: When water freezes, it releases energy in the form of latent heat of fusion. This release of heat actually warms the immediate soil environment around the roots. As the water in the soil turns to ice, it creates a temporary thermal buffer that helps prevent the root ball from reaching lethal temperatures.

3. Preventing “Wind Burn” and Desiccation
In a Bomb Cyclone or harsh winter wind, evergreens (like Boxwoods and Hollies) lose moisture rapidly from their leaves. If the soil is dry and frozen, the roots cannot replace that lost water. The plant essentially freeze-dries (desiccates). Hydrated roots can support hydrated leaves, creating resilience against drying winds.

The Protocol: How to Water Before a Freeze
WHEN: Today, during the warmest part of the day, before the freeze sets in tonight.

WHERE: Focus on the root zone (base of the plant). Do not spray the foliage.

HOW MUCH: Give the soil a good, deep soak. Aim for moist, not waterlogged or swampy. You’re filling the soil’s “thermal tank” before the storm.

Quick FAQ
Q: Won’t the water turn to ice and crush the roots?
A: No. Plant roots are resilient and can handle normal soil expansion. The greater danger is the deep, rapid freeze that occurs in dry, airy soil. Ice formation in soil is porous and can actually provide insulating protection.

Q: Should I spray the leaves to create a protective “ice coat”?
A: Absolutely not. This technique is for professional citrus growers with specialized equipment. For most ornamental shrubs, the weight of the ice will snap branches. Water the soil only.

Q: Does this apply to dormant perennials (like Hostas)?
A: Yes, though it’s less critical. Dormant plants are asleep, but dry soil still freezes deeper and faster. A moist bed provides better insulation for the dormant crown and roots.

Bottom Line: Don’t just cover your plants—water them. It’s a simple step that uses basic plant science to provide a critical layer of protection against freezing temperatures and deadly winter drought.

01/30/2026

PLANT FOR POLLINATORS DAY 29
LEMON BEE BALM
Monarda citriodora
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Fragrant annual, with a distinctive lemon-like scent. If it receives enough moisture, a plant will bloom throughout the summer. Forms large masses. May be transplanted. Grows easily from seed. Allow seed heads to become dry and brown before collecting seeds. Plants must be allowed to reseed in order to have plants the following year.

Also called Lemon Mint
Linnaeus named the genus Monarda in honor of a 16th century Spanish physician and botanist, Nicolas Bautista Monardes (1493-1588). Monardes studied medicinal plants brought back to Spain from the New World.

01/30/2026

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01/30/2026

Chrysanthemums aren't just for porches. They are tough perennial plants that will often bloom in both early summer and fall when planted in a garden. Come check them out at the Faulkner County Museum & Gardens.

01/03/2026

Petit Jean Garden Club

Friday, January 9, 2026:

Get Ready for Spring! Hands-On Seed-Starting Session

Even though it’s cold outside right now, spring is on its way — and there’s no better time to start growing.

Join us for a practical, hands-on meeting where we’ll roll up our sleeves and start seeds together.

🌼 What We’ll Be Doing
⦁ Starting seeds in containers (soil, seeds and containers provided)
⦁ Learning tips for healthy seedlings indoors
⦁ Preparing our gardens for the coming spring season

This session is perfect for beginners and experienced growers alike

🧤 What to Expect
⦁ Soil, containers, and seeds
⦁ Hands-on guidance
⦁ A warm, welcoming groupexcited for spring 🌞

🌷 Spring Is Coming!
It may feel like winter now, but every seed we plant is a promise of warmer days ahead. Let’s grow
together and get a head start on the seaso

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