Heat Loving Zinnias
Zinnias defy the Texas heat. They seem to shout, “You can’t get too hot for us!”
Larkspur, a Reliable, Self-seeding, Spring and Early Summer Bloomer
Through trial and error, I’ve figured out that the healthiest flowers for the extreme, spur of the moment, erratic, fluctuating Texas weather are cultivated either as hardy fall-planted perennials, or direct-seed in the ground annuals, preferably those that self-seed.
May Flower Bed To-Do List
In Texas, we’re already experiencing a smattering of 90 degree weather days. Our super-charged spring flowers are fading, making room for the summer perennials, stalwart annuals, and ever-present volunteer seedlings. April showers have passed, so what are our May flower bed chores?
Vegetarian Stuffed Swiss Chard
Let your garden do your meal planning for you! That’s usually my practice, but I’m currently between seasons.
Plant Seeds of Change
I was reacquainted with the word biophillia while listening to a gardening podcast several weeks ago.
April Garden Checklist
April is the season to to sit back and enjoy the hard work you put in last Fall.