Onions are an easy-to-grow, versatile crop that packs a huge punch of flavor. Even if you don't have the space for large beds, a few slips tucked into pots here and there yield delicious green tops that can be snipped…
Water thoroughly! Plants can resist freezing temperatures much better when they are fully turgid. Water stressed plants will take a hard hit. Consider watering herbaceous plants and vegetables with SUPERthrive, a vitamin/hormone supplement for plants or Liquid Seaweed which provides…
Camellias, ornamental kale, snapdragons, lots of new perennials, wind chimes, living Christmas trees and our latest pansy of the week. Check out new arrivals from October Save
Specialty pumpkins, hellebores, saffron crocus, citrus, fall herb and veggie transplants, tulip and daffodil bulbs, espaliered apples and more. Learn @ Lunch: Shady Solutions Thursday, October 20, 12-1pm Check out our specials this month! Save Save
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…
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…
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;…
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…
