The Dog, the Garden, and Plans for a Kailyard
Well, the dog found the broccoli in the raised beds. More specifically, Gimli found the frost covers on the gardens. He then proceeded to pull them off of the beds
Winter in the Garden
Pruning: crape myrtle, vitex (prune to maintain structure), overgrown shrubs, any part killed by the freeze, pine, yew, arborvitae, juniper. You are pruning for correction and repair, setting up to
Setting up a Working Landscaping Plan With A Dog and Freezing Temperatures
Right after Thanksgiving, we brought home Gimli, a (then) 3 month old black labrador retriever. We had been wanting a dog for about 6 months (and secretly, I have wanted
Quickie – Tree and Shrub Planting
Just a quick post, a lot of the master gardener, native plant and horticulture groups are having tree and shrub sales about this time, and for good reason. October and
Agarita and Other Prickly Things
Thanks to Central Texas Gardener for the fabulous agarita photo. I love prickly things: puffer fish that go “big swole” when threatened, porcupines, hedgehogs, the cranky old man in slippers
Goldenrod
I love an underdog. Especially in the herb garden. Got a prickly agarita? Love it. Stinging nettles? My pride and joy. While I enjoy lavender, it’s not my favorite; too
Gardening in Autumn in Central Texas
As we venture outside to see what is left in the garden after this record setting heat, keep in mind that fall gardens are just around the corner. There are
How to Make Herbal Salts
If you are like myself and your garden basil has gone nuts, you’re looking for ways to use it other than pesto before it goes to waste. I have discovered
Saving Water and Money With Water Wise Products
Water is a precious resource that we all need to conserve and protect here in Central Texas. But did you know that you can also save money this Memorial Day
Centaurs in the Garden
As many of you are aware, there are plant allies in the garden world. Plants that you may not think of in a vegetable garden, but that can play a