Dear Gardening Friends, How about this rain we have been given? This is going to help our gardening efforts immensely. The past year was very hard on gardens and flower beds in the state of Texas. I have a different … Continue reading
Yes, spring is knocking on our door and I can’t wait to be back in the garden tilling, fertilizing and planting. A garden is becoming a necessity, with the price of food and fuel. If this is your first garden, … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I am really tired of looking at brown plants, so March is the time to plant some color. Before the heat sets in, lobelia, petunias, coreopsis, cosmos, zinnias and many more plants can be … Continue reading
Dear Gardening Friends, Winter is now upon us. Although Texas winters are relatively mild be sure to watch the forecast for any light freezes and be ready to cover your plants with a light sheet or a commercial frost protective … Continue reading
Well, February has come in with a mighty roar. Too cold for my blood, but it sure makes me appreciate that I live in Texas and not up north. February is a great time to move any azaleas you may … Continue reading
Where has 2009 gone? I know that we have been working on our new patio garden. We have turned an overgrown, forgotten back yard into a beautiful area with flagstone patios, decks for dining, a fountain and a meandering dry … Continue reading