Gardening doesn't stop with cooler temperatures
Change is in the air with the turning of the seasons. It will not be long before the first killing freeze arrives, ending the growing season for the majority of our garden plants.
View ArticleMany plants are at their best in these days before cold temperatures
As the days shorten, and the temperatures continue to fall, the first killing freeze of the year is not far off. Many warm season annuals are looking ragged and tired, and are ready for the compost heap.
View ArticleSome plants need protection from freezing temperatures
Hopefully all of your tender plants have already been protected from freezing weather. Garden plants have a great range of cold tolerance.
View ArticleColor your landscape in the fall
One of the great things about living in the northeast part of Texas is that we typically have four distinct seasons. Yes, spring and fall some years are altogether too brief, with hot weather...
View ArticlePopular blooming shrub brings color to East Texas winter gardens
Fall and winter bring out the flowers of one of the loveliest blooming shrubs we can grow #8211; camellias. Like many other wonderful plants we grow and admire inthe landscape, camellias are native to...
View ArticleIt is also time to clean up vegetation, take care of tools, birds
Now that cold weather has arrived to end the growing season for most garden plants, you might think that there is nothing left to do in the outdoor garden, but, there's cleanup to be done, preparations...
View ArticleWith proper care, a gift that keeps giving
Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi) is a favorite holiday season house plant, but one which needs careful attention to details if it is to flower again the next year.
View ArticleCount on Lenten Rose for winter color
Winter time is not usually associated with blooming plants. But, there are a few tough-as-nails perennials that produce cheering flowers during the dreary days of winter. Narcissus are commonly seen in...
View ArticleCold season and #8217;s a great opportunity to learn new tips, plan for 2013
With the New Year begins a new gardening season and renewed hopes of a greater harvest, prettier blooms, abundant rain and fewer weeds.
View ArticleAgriLife Extension to present opportunities to grow education
Several educational opportunities presented by the Texas A M AgriLife Extension Service that will be of interest to gardeners, growers and those in the landscaping business are coming up.
View ArticleSpecial conditions needed to grow orchids
Early in my gardening hobby days, I became interested in orchids. Those beautiful, large, colorful, long-lasting, waxy blooms are quite enchanting and the lure to try growing some of these exotic...
View ArticleAgriLife Extension to present opportunities to grow education
Several educational opportunities presented by the Texas A M AgriLife Extension Service that will be of interest to gardeners, growers and those in the landscaping business are coming up.
View ArticleSpecial conditions needed to grow orchids
Early in my gardening hobby days, I became interested in orchids. Those beautiful, large, colorful, long-lasting, waxy blooms are quite enchanting and the lure to try growing some of these exotic...
View ArticleAgriLife Extension to present opportunities to grow education
Several educational opportunities presented by the Texas A M AgriLife Extension Service that will be of interest to gardeners, growers and those in the landscaping business are coming up.
View ArticleSpecial conditions needed to grow orchids
Early in my gardening hobby days, I became interested in orchids. Those beautiful, large, colorful, long-lasting, waxy blooms are quite enchanting and the lure to try growing some of these exotic...
View ArticleStart your own garden plants from seed for head start on growing season
Starting transplants from seeds at home is a great way to get a head start on the growing season. It #8217;s also fun and economical to grow your own transplants, and to try new varieties of vegetable...
View ArticleSpecial conditions needed to grow orchids
Early in my gardening hobby days, I became interested in orchids. Those beautiful, large, colorful, long-lasting, waxy blooms are quite enchanting and the lure to try growing some of these exotic...
View ArticleStart your own garden plants from seed for head start on growing season
Starting transplants from seeds at home is a great way to get a head start on the growing season. It #8217;s also fun and economical to grow your own transplants, and to try new varieties of vegetable...
View ArticleSpecial conditions needed to grow orchids
Early in my gardening hobby days, I became interested in orchids. Those beautiful, large, colorful, long-lasting, waxy blooms are quite enchanting and the lure to try growing some of these exotic...
View ArticleStart your own garden plants from seed for head start on growing season
Starting transplants from seeds at home is a great way to get a head start on the growing season. It #8217;s also fun and economical to grow your own transplants, and to try new varieties of vegetable...
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