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Gardening 101 Class
February 6, 2026February 10, 2026

Good morning! Tomorrow, February 7, at 10:00 am, I am teaching Gardening 101 live online. This class is designed for anyone who is new to gardening or new to the North Texas area and feeling challenged by our growing conditions. This class will cover: Why generic gardening advice doesn’t work here My simple system for a garden that “wows” The tools and supplies I swear by The easiest plants to grow here Where to find native and adapted plants Class includes a 34-page printable workbook for…

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The Simple Seed Swap That Attracts More Birds
February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Black oil sunflower seeds are the gold standard for filling feeders. They’re easy to find and attract a wide number of songbirds. But if your feeders only offer whole sunflower seeds, you might be missing out on many interesting bird species.

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2026 is Your Zinnia Era
February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Zinnias are one of the easiest and most beautiful flowers you can grow in North Texas. They’re versatile as both ornamental landscape plants and cut flowers for making bouquets.

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Seeds That Must Be Started Indoors Before February 1st
January 26, 2026February 4, 2026

Indoor seed-starting is one of the secrets to growing a dream garden in North Texas. Not only does starting your own seeds save you a ton of money, but it also allows you to grow unique varieties you can’t find in nurseries. Plus, starting seeds indoors means you’ll have transplants ready for planting at the perfect time, which is critical here in North Texas.

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Before You Panic About the Freeze, Read This
January 23, 2026February 4, 2026

Cold weather has a way of making even experienced gardeners second-guess everything. When rain turns to snow and the forecast dips into the teens, it’s easy to assume disaster is imminent. But in North Texas, brief winter cold snaps are not only normal, they’re something our gardens are already built to handle.

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North Texas Vegetable Planting Calendar
January 12, 2026June 4, 2026

There are two prime growing seasons in North Texas: spring and fall. Here are two helpful schedules for what and when to plant for a spring harvest. The first schedule is organized by date, the second schedule is organized by crop.

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You Don’t Need Expensive “Grow Lights” to Start Seeds Indoors
January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Here in North Texas, it’s important to get plants in the ground as soon as possible after the last frost. This gives plants enough time to mature and produce before triple-digit heat arrives. To get a jump on the growing season and produce large quantities of seedlings at a fraction of the cost, we need to start seeds for flowers and vegetables indoors.

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2026 Class Schedule
January 8, 2026January 9, 2026

It feels like just yesterday we were transitioning our gardens from fall to winter, but the 2026 gardening season does…

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Why You Shouldn’t Cut Things Back After a Freeze
December 3, 2025February 4, 2026

The first hard freeze of the year will damage most summer vegetables, annuals, and perennials. Once freezing temperatures become a regular occurence, it’s time to pull out summer vegetables and annuals that won’t re-seed and put them in the compost pile. You might be tempted to cut back your frost-damaged perennials and re-seeding annuals, but here are the reasons why you shouldn’t.

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The 2026 Garden Planner is Here And Better than Ever
October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Generic garden planners don’t work here. They don’t account for our unpredictable winters, scorching summers, and the fact that we…

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