Get ready to plant tomatoes again! Did you know we have two tomato seasons in the Dallas Fort Worth area? Proper timing is essential to a good harvest. It’s best to plant your fall tomato plants in the ground by…
Besides the fact that they're truly easy to grow, sweet potatoes pack a wallop of nutrition in their large, dense tuberous roots. While the varieties bred for the edible roots can vary from purple-red to pale creamy yellow, the more…
Originally published in April 2015. 'Spring', for your local DFW independent garden center (IGC) is typically defined as mid-February through mid-May. North Texans know how temperature and weather swings can affect that, though: 'spring' may begin with an unseasonably warm…
You may not yet be thinking about tomatoes in your garden – but you should be. Timing is everything in vegetable gardening, and in our north Texas climate, late February through March is the ideal window for this favorite crop.…
Nothing measures up to the delicate sweet flavor of homegrown asparagus! Enjoying this crop is an investment of time and space, but well worth the reward (for inspiration on just how worth the reward it is, see some of our favorite…
Easy root crops like beets, radishes, turnips and carrots pack a punch of earthy flavor. They're economical to grow from seed--a packet costs around $1.99 depending on variety--and contains enough seeds for a healthy crop. They're best in well-amended soil;…
It's tough to beat the sinus-clearing zing of fresh horseradish. For the best soups, sauces, dips and everything in between, see how easy it is to bring this vigorous and flavorful perennial to your garden: Horseradish root divisions arrive in…
The planting window for cool season crops has arrived! From now through October 15th, it’s time to sow seeds indoors and directly outdoors of lettuces, kale, spinach, and collards, as well as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and more. These…
Why do we at NHG stress the importance of certain planting times? What happens when you plant something way too early, or worse, way too late? Planting by the calendar is all-important if you are to have vegetable and herb…
Organic gardens encourage butterflies and other beneficial insects. We speak with guests here every day who are interested in going completely organic in their gardening, but just aren't sure how to take the leap. As with most things, a solid…
