Psst… The Ding Dang Sale is still going on at Nelson’s. I don’t know about you but I never really understood the whole Christmas in July concept….and to be perfectly honest I still don’t. Any way what does this have to do with what I’m writing about…I’m glad you asked. I like to get my […]
Hot Weather Gardening
Anita and Dany talk about how to garden in the heat safely. It’s hard in the summer to keep up with your gardening. Mom (Anita)always stressed the importance of wearing a hat, sunscreen, and staying hydrated.
Can you handle the heat?
I don’t know about you but this Thursday June 21st begins the official summer season and it’s going to get hotter. I hate being the bearer of bad news but that’s just the way it goes here in the south. The heat is just oppressive during July and August. I am already wilting and it’s […]
Hot Tips
Summer has hit the Houston area and I just wanted to share some “HOT” tips/don’t forget to do these things before our brains fry up in the heat. 1. Don’t forget to add water into your disappearing fountains! If you are going on a long vacation it is best to unplug the pump while you […]
Mom, mom, mom, mother ANITA!
The wonderful Anita Nelson is my mom. My title is how I have to address mom at work… I begin with Mom a few times then go to the dreaded Mother and the last resort Anita. I finally can gain her attention that way. There are four of us Nelson kids, Peter, Anne, Mary (that’s […]
How to pick a heifer….#AgWifeLife
So I’ve mentioned before I am an Ag teacher’s wife and with that title comes certain interesting aspects of life. This weekend my husband had a full weekend with students and cattle. Saturday was hay hauling day and then Sunday we went to look at heifers specifically Red Angus and Red Brangus. When I look […]
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
This was one of my favorite books as a child given to me by my favorite Uncle Mick. We follow the very hungry caterpillar as he/she eats their way to becoming a butterfly. Boy do I wish humans worked like that eating your way to becoming a more beautiful person, well I guess you could […]
MicroLife for a MacroHarvest
Nelson’s is now carrying the amazing ALL Organic Fertilizer brand MicroLife. MicroLife is a wonderful company that started in 1988 with the goal of creating quality Organic Biological Fertilizers for plants and lawns. We are happy to have them at Nelson’s in our effort to bring our customers great organic options for their gardens. Multi-Purpose […]
Pick A Pepper
I love peppers sooooo much! The best part about about them is they are so easy to grow here in the Houston area. Click on the links below to hear Anita and Dany Millkin talk about how to grow peppers and the different heat levels of some of our favorites. Pick a Pleasing Pepper Know […]
Garden Show Pros on 610
Every other week Anita appears on the Home Show Garden Pros Radio program on 610AM from 7-8 with Dany Milikin. This Saturday due to the Egg Hunt I have to fill in for her! Anita is sending her brown thumbed daughter to be on a Gardening Show! Thank goodness Dany is super knowledgeable and can […]
