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 full advantage of this glorious weather.
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 situation, growing where it is not wanted. Weeds are not just wild plants, but also…
A complete listing of the spring plant sales taking place in the North Texas/Dallas-Fort Worth area for 2023.
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 you covered. Here is a comprehensive guide to growing cucumbers 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.
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 are some of the most difficult fruits to grow 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. Peppers are off the charts this month!
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 plants. Vegetables produce heavily, flowers bloom like crazy, and it’s finally cool enough to work in our gardens for extended periods of time.
Aphids are a nuisance in the garden, but luckily there are some easy ways to deal with them that don’t involve harsh chemicals. Before we get to those, let’s talk about why they showed up in the first place.
We are pleased to announce our newest class, Native Plant Design: Blending Beauty and Function. The class will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Forest Green branch of the Dallas Public Library located at 9619 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243. This…
