While winter might seem the least likely time for intense gardening, it can be one of the most productive times in the Texas vegetable garden. Because our soils don’t freeze and we enjoy relatively mild temperatures for most of the…
Want to get the best possible jump on your spring garden? Take advantages of the warm sunny days we often experience in January to get your garden tidy and spring ready! General Garden Clean-Up checklist: Cut back perennials. Removed any…
The temperatures have definitely shifted here and we are past Halloween; it's time to be thinking toward the warmth and traditions of the holidays ahead. Rosemary has been a staple of this time of year in my life--for both its…
The heady fragrance of fresh lemon peel is unbeatably fresh, fragrant, and therapeutic. It’s among our favorite smells, along with some related botanical fragrances that mimic and/or reproduce this fragrance. Many of these plants are economically important for cosmetics, soaps,…
Both Meyer Lemons and Eureka Lemons are in stock now! Plant in one our large, colorful pots and place outside in an area that receives a good 6 hours of direct sunlight. Protection from the aftrnoon sun is best. Feed…
Brighten winter days with blooming bulbs indoors! They’re fun, easy, and make excellent gifts for friends and family.We have many bulbs in stock that are excellent for forcing including Amaryllis, Hyacinth, Paperwhites, Crocus and more! If you want blooms for…
We know you love to eat fresh edibles grown in your own backyard. With harvest time just around the corner, many are dreaming of fresh fruit and homemade pies. Why not plant your very own urban orchard this weekend? Not…
Yes, it's hot, but what you plant and maintain now, will be beautiful for fall. It will be well worth the minimal effort and you'll be able to relax and enjoy it all when the cool season arrives. Petunia 'Picobella…
This article was taken from our July-August 2007 Newsletter. Our archived newsletters are an excellent resource as we offer fresh, timely information each year. Add 2"-3" of mulch to all plantings, including veggies, shrubs, trees, etc. Mulch retains moisture in…
When Foxgloves are blooming in the garden center, there isn't a person that passes by who doesn't stop and ask about it. It is definitetly one of the most impressive blooms in spring. They brighten lightly shaded areas of the…
