5 Keys to Growing Poppies Successfully in North Texas
There is nothing quite as beautiful as a delicate poppy blossom. Grow poppies in your North Texas garden with a few simple steps.
North Texas Garden Checklist: Late July
What to do in your North Texas garden in late July.
Dallas Tomato Trials 2020: Spring/Summer Results
The “Dallas Tomato Trials” started as a way to justify an overzealous heirloom seed shopping spree. Six months and one pandemic later, the success of the trial can be measured in both newfound knowledge and newfound community. The trial started conversations, created shared experiences, and delivered a sense of purpose during uncertain, stressful times.
Tomatoes Harvested At First Blush Just As Good As Left On The Vine
There are two things that let me know it’s summertime in Dallas: the smell of fresh cut grass and the taste of homegrown tomatoes. And every summer, gardeners debate the same question: Are tomatoes ripened on the vine as good as tomatoes ripened on the countertop? Having grown tomatoes for…
How To Get An A&M Soil Test: Step by Step
Texas A&M performs soil testing for Texas gardeners in their Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory. I broke down the process of submitting a soil test sample to A&M into easy steps because the A&M website can be challenging to navigate. The Reasons to Get A Soil Test There are…
Your 12-Month Garden Checklist for North Texas
The growing conditions in North Texas are unique. With hot summers and cold winters, our climate can be challenging for any gardener. To keep you on track and ensure that everything you plant is a success, we have created monthly garden checklists for the entire year.
Garden Checklist: Early July
Tasks and reminders for your North Texas garden during the early part of July.
North Texas Fall Vegetable Planting Schedule
The #1 secret to growing vegetables in North Texas is understanding that we have two prime growing seasons: late spring and fall. Here are two helpful schedules for when to plant and what to plant for a fall harvest.
North Texans, Plant a Row for the Hungry
Today, The Dallas Garden invites our readers to join in this commitment to serve others with “Plant A Row for the Hungry”, an initiative sponsored by GardenComm (formerly Garden Writers Association).
Garden Checklist: Late June
Helpful reminders of what to do in your North Texas garden in June.