Garden Checklist: Early August
Garden tasks and reminders for early August in North Texas. What to do to maintain a beautiful garden year-round.
July and August: The Time to Pre-Order Garlic
Though it seems just yesterday that we were harvesting garlic from our gardens, it’s already time to start thinking about next year’s crop. If you decide to order your seed garlic directly, July and August are good times to submit your pre-orders to reserve your garlic for October delivery.
How To Solarize Your Garden Beds
Solarization is a technique used by organic farmers to rid soil of pests and disease in between crop plantings. It’s an effective and scientifically proven technique that is environmentally-friendly and lazy gardener-friendly. Keep reading to learn how to solarize your home garden beds during summer months when nothing grows in our blazing heat anyway.
10 Common North Texas Gardening Mistakes
Believe me. I’ve made or seen every gardening mistake imaginable. But mistakes in gardening aren’t necessarily a bad thing. I always say: if you’re not making mistakes in the garden, you’re not doing it right. Mistakes are how we learn, improve, and do better next time. Here are the top ten North Texas gardening mistakes that I see most often and how you can avoid them.
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.