Win the battle against aphids
One day your okra looks fine, and the next day it is covered in aphids. Argh! Aphids are a nuisance in the garden, but luckily there are some easy ways to deal with them that don’t involve harsh...
View ArticleWhat to Plant in October in North Texas
Ask any longtime North Texas gardener, and they’ll tell you the same thing: October is the best month to have a garden in North Texas. Warm days and cool nights are the perfect recipe for happy...
View ArticleWhat to Plant in November in North Texas
Things are winding down in the garden this month, but you will also notice some plants looking better than ever. Many flowering and fruiting plants do best when days are warm and nights are cool....
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Growing Berries in North Texas: What You Need to Know
Many beginner gardeners assume that anything available for purchase at the grocery can be easily grown at home. Strawberries and blueberries are readily available at the grocery year-round, but they...
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Easy Guide to Growing Potatoes in North Texas
Growing potatoes at home is easy and fun. In this guide, I’ll teach you the simple techniques for planting potatoes in your North Texas garden. When to plant potatoes in North Texas Mid-February...
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Guide to Growing Cucumbers in North Texas
I love growing cucumbers, and my pantry is stacked floor to ceiling with pickle jars to prove it! If you’re eager to enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, crisp cucumbers from your own garden, I’ve got...
View ArticleDallas-Fort Worth Spring Plant Sales for 2023
Here is a complete listing of the spring plant sales taking place across North Texas for 2023. If you have a plant sale that you would like to add to the list, please leave a comment with website link...
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Celebrate National Weed Your Garden Day with These Timely Tips
It’s National Weed Your Garden Day! To celebrate, here are my best tips for keeping your garden free of weeds…. What exactly is a weed? A “weed” is a plant considered undesirable in a particular...
View Article5 Ways to Enjoy Beautiful Fall Weather in DFW
There is nothing better than fall in North Texas. Warm, sunny days and cool, crisp evenings are a welcome relief from the triple digit temperatures of late summer. Here are fives ideas for how to take...
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Resilient perennials I’m adding to my new landscape
I’m settling in to my new digs. Now comes the hard work of transforming the landscape and establish ing new gardens, slowly but surely. Emphasis on the slowly part. Spring is pretty much here, my...
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