Gardening Blog Posts

An herb garden makes a home. Herbs signify to me that I’m grounded, here stay and “sit a spell.”

We all know the ditty, “April Showers Bring May Flowers,” yet do we understand the significance of these words, especially the verb, “bring?”

I have proof positive that gardeners are observant, empathetic, and generous!

We all have a necessary autumn and winter within. Be patient with the seeds laying dormant. Their time to sprout and grow will come in due season!

Valentine’s Day reminds me that I need to take care of my roses!

Hardly any of my original lawn is left because I’ve turned most of the green scape into flower beds, walkways, raised vegetable beds, a chicken coop, and my garden shed. But what is left does need winter care.

Several of you have messaged me asking, “when do I trim my perennials back?” That’s a subjective question, but through the years, I’ve realized that it’s not “when” but “how” is the more important question.

October and November are the hardest working months in Texas Gardens.

One of my sisters and I share the love of gardening. It’s a passion, really! She sent me the link for this song stating, “I found our anthem!”

I have a long history with St. Augustine Grass! We were flying back home from the US to Lebanon when I was nine and the lowest tread on a stairwell of four sisters, all within five years of each other.