Garden Checklist: Late May
Timely tips for a growing a bigger and better garden in late May.
Start Seeds Indoors Like A Pro: 6 Proven Supplies
Every year I start hundreds of seedlings in my garage as part of my “Dallas Tomato Trials”. The seedlings are so strong and healthy that I sell all of the extras. The following seed-starting supplies are the secret to my success.
Why Is The Cherokee Purple Tomato So Popular?
Craig LeHoullier, reknowned tomato expert and author of “Epic Tomatoes”, named the Cherokee Purple tomato in 1990 after receiving a surprise gift of seeds from a John D. Green in Tennesee. Green explained that the seeds came from his neighbor who claimed that the seeds were given to his family by Cherokee Indians a hundred years prior.
Propagating Fall Tomatoes From Cuttings: Part 1
Though your first tomatoes of the year are barely ripening, it’s already time to start thinking ahead to the second growing season in North Texas. Propagating fall tomatoes from cuttings is a fun and easy way to get a jump on the next season using existing plants. What You’ll Need:…
When And How To Plant Garlic in North Texas
The universal guideline for planting garlic is 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes. Since it is rare for the ground to completely freeze in North Texas, gardeners here customarily plant garlic in mid-October. This is when garden centers are stocked with seed garlic and when online orders start to ship. Garlic can safely be planted in North Texas through November.
How To Grow ProCut Sunflowers For Season-Long Blooms
ProCut sunflowers are quickly becoming an essential cut flower for the home gardener and market grower alike. Producing huge blooms on single stalks, ProCuts were developed by the sunflower breeders at Sunflower Selections and are available in a wide range of colors including white, blush, deep red, and even green.…
Propagating Angelica From Seeds
Are you wondering why your Angelica seeds STILL haven’t germinated? Don’t worry. It’s not you. And you’ve come to the right place.
8 Biggest Seed Starting Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
I am an expert on seed-starting mistakes. Why? Because I’ve made every single one of them. Twice! Though I firmly believe that mistakes are important learning lessons, here are some of the biggest seed-starting mistakes and tips for how to avoid them.
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Vegetables That Grow Well in North Texas
Here in North Texas, we are lucky enough to grow vegetables year-round. Despite a scorching hot summer, we have a relatively mild winter, a warm spring, and a temperate fall.