Gardening Blog Posts
Time to Divide Spring Perennial Bulbs
In Texas, November is the best time to divide Irises and Day Lilies. Pictured, are some of my Iris from last spring.
Snapdragons Are for Texas. Who Knew?!?
I accidentally discovered that snapdragons are an incredibly hardy fall-winter-spring flower for Central, TX.
October Gardening Checklist
October is the busiest gardening month of the year for me, from preparing and winterizing beds to planting perennials and fall vegetables.
Glorious Joy in a Seed
The closing bell of summer is ringing. In my garden, it’s the season for harvesting seeds.
Why Plant Seeds in the Fall
Why do I plant seeds in the Fall for Spring and Summer flowers? I don’t want my seeds germinating in the Fall, but I do want to give them a period of stratification. What is stratification?
September Garden Checklist
September is the start of the most intensive work in the Texas garden. If you put the work in from September through November, your plants will happily weather winter and rejoice once spring returns!
Revisit Composting
Part of transitioning from summer to fall is the influx of new neighbors. Inevitably the question asked is, "How do you get flowers to grow in Tx?" My answer is always soil, soil, soil! There is a huge difference between soil and dirt. Dirt is what your home comes...
August Garden Checklist
I find myself playing referee in my garden at the end of summer.
July Garden Checklist
I was reminded by one of my readers not to forget about the monthly garden checklist! I have to admit that I’ve been distracted with fulfilling another reader’s request to share recipes using fresh herbs. Please keep the suggestions and reminders coming!
Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Vegetables and Herbs
This spaghetti sauce is the easiest recipe ever, I promise! It’s packed with flavor and hidden nutrition as well. You will need a crockpot and food processor to fast track the process. I’m all about ease and efficiency!