Spring showers bring wildflowers. Wildflowers provide for the bees. Bees make honey …yummm! FLAVORED HONEY First, honey should be local to you to have the best health benefits. We prefer using dried herbs. When flavoring honey with fresh herbs or Read more…
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Are you hanging out in the shade these days to stay cool? You can plant a garden in the shade with these yummy edibles: arugula, asparagus, basil, beets, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, bush beans, cabbage, catnip, celery, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, Read more…
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We are so blessed with the incredible events in our area. Thank you to the many volunteers who work tirelessly to make summer events possible for families and children of all ages. Here’s your to-do list this month: Vegetables to Read more…
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Here are several things you should be doing around the garden in June. Clean bird feeders. Molded seed will make our feathered friends sick. Spread diatomaceous earth in your gardens to reduce fleas, ticks, and chiggers. We’ve got enough pesky Read more…
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Drip. Drip. Drip. That’s not the sound of a slow water leak, it’s your money going down the drain on higher and higher water bills. Stop the dollar drip — and help conserve a precious resource — by following these Read more…
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We all know how to harvest watermelon seeds for replanting. You invite over friends, sit on the back porch or in the yard, slice the watermelon, and then spit out the seeds as far as you can. Preferably farther than Read more…
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The best lawn and garden pest and weed control methods do not involve pesticides or herbicides. In fact, growing strong, healthy, vibrant plants coupled with an occasional use of a repellent oil provides the best pest protection money can’t buy, Read more…
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Getting ready to fire up the grill recently, I was surprised to find a carefully constructed bird nest occupied by five speckled eggs in the griddle compartment. After studying the nest and taking a few photos, my dinner plans changed Read more…
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To state the obvious, soil is an important factor in gardening. Yes, we test nutrient levels and pH. Yet, there is another factor regarding soil that we haven’t discussed: temperature. There are four labels of temperature range for soil: minimal, Read more…
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Plants have to be really tough to live in Texas. Plants native to the Highland Lakes are resilient, beautiful, and a perfect fit for any yard, garden, or landscape, according to Sheryl Yantis, a Master Naturalist who lives on the Read more…
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