Dallas-Fort Worth Spring Plant Sales for 2023
A complete listing of the spring plant sales taking place in the North Texas/Dallas-Fort Worth area for 2023.
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 you covered. Here is a comprehensive guide to growing cucumbers in North Texas.
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.
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 are some of the most difficult fruits to grow in North Texas.
What 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. Peppers are off the charts this month!
What 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 plants. Vegetables produce heavily, flowers bloom like crazy, and it’s finally cool enough to work in our gardens for extended periods of time.
Win The Battle Against Aphids
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.
New Class: Native Plant Design
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…
Your Guide To Growing Nasturtiums in North Texas
Nasturtiums are an old-fashioned favorite in the flower garden, but many North Texas gardeners struggle to grow them successfully. Luckily, any gardener can overcome the challenge of growing naturtiums if they plant them at the right time. Here’s a quick guide to growing nasturtiums in North Texas.
The Best Plant Varieties of 2021
Now that our gardens are taking a winter’s nap, it’s time to start thinking about the garden year ahead. Especially because spring seed-starting is just around the corner. To help you select new varieties to try in the coming year, we surveyed our students and followers to find out which…