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Growing my own food is one of the great joys of my life. My backyard garden supplies me with fresh…
The squash vine borer (Melittia cucurbitae) is day-flying moth with orange-and-black markings that lays eggs at the base of cucurbit plants (squash, pumpkins) in early summer. Larvae bore into stems, causing sudden wilting. If damage is bad enough, it can kill a large plant overnight.Â
The spring growing season starts NOW! This week, we’re celebrating the approaching spring season with classes for food lovers who…
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.Â
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.
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.