We are closed today July 4th. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Independence Day!
Oh Boy! Oh Boy!
Cooler temps are coming and it’s time to get out in the garden! I admit to “hibernating” this summer. Other than watering and weeding I didn’t do too much in my garden. That’s going to change! Out with the cosmos and zinnias and in with the snapdragons, poppies and other winter annuals! And it’s also […]
After all, I’m only human!
Over the next several weeks we will be emphasizing that special stuff in which plants grow. Yes I mean soil, not dirt. Plants grow in soil, dirt gets on clothes. You would think (me being a professional and all that) that I would have learned by now to invest in soil first…. then plants. But […]
Can you grow bluebonnets in your lawn?
Yes, you can! Bluebonnets prefer sunny, well-drained areas. Find that spot in your yard and mow the grass really low. After mowing rake any loose grass and thatch. It’s best if you have a few bare spots. If you can wait sow the seeds after a good rain. Leave the area undisturbed all winter —no […]
What to do in your Veggie garden.
This is probably the last week to get your tomato transplants into the ground. Plant them now and they will reward you with plenty of tomatoes before our first freeze in December (if we have one). For the most fruit production, choose the smaller type tomatoes such as the cherry and grape varieties. It’s also […]
Planting seeds….
Planting seeds is a leap of faith. The average price of a packet of seeds is between two and three dollars so what have you got to lose? Start with some tried and true plants. Seeds you can try this fall are beets, and carrots. Make a raised bed or plant in the ground in […]
Is BOGO a word?
I don’t think Webster has accepted Bogo as a word but it is an acronym for Buy One Get One. Each year during the Labor Day weekend we have a BOGO sale on our pottery! Buy one pot and get the second one (of equal or lessor value) at half off! we have pottery in […]
Be the crazy person in your neighborhood!
Last year we started carrying Natures Way Leaf Mold Compost. It’s the premier compost used in Houston. And to me it’s pure magic. Add it to your garden and lawn and you will see your plants respond with stronger, lusher, greener growth. You can add it at any time to your garden, up to 1/2 […]
Gardening is a waiting game
I get frustrated sometimes with my garden. I want things to happen really fast, like instantly. Gardens have their own timetable. Recently, I’ve been reworking a flower bed. Admittedly it was a mess with some really tenacious weeds in it. So I’ve pulled weeds and also smothered them with a good 3-4″ of compost. This […]
Step by Step Patio Tomato
It’s not too late to plant a patio tomato! Here’s how to do it. 1. Pick your tomato. I chose “Patio” hybridized specifically for container growing and a rather large pot. This one holds about 8 gallons of soil. It’s way to big for this little plant but never fear the tomato will soon fill […]