Have you seen the meadowlarks? We are fortunate in Burnet County to have both eastern and western meadowlarks (Sturnella magna and Sturnella neglecta). You can differentiate between the two with binoculars or a camera. The eastern meadowlark will have yellow Read more…
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Here's your list of things to do in the garden in October. 1. Place tulip and hyacinth bulbs in the refrigerator for 60 days. These have to chill for that period of time before planting in December. The other bulb Read more…
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Rebekah from Cassie writes: “I hardly get much pumpkin production, and then it looks like squash bugs or something come in and cut around the stem.” So, let’s delve right in. First, some tips for pumpkin production. Pumpkins need lots Read more…
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Where in the world has the year gone? Our young helpers are back in school sharing how they got to help you in the garden over the summer. There are plenty of things to do in September. It’s fall vegetable Read more…
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This time of year, we are generally advised to trim oaks for the diminished risk of oak wilt. Yet our trees have only received 9-10 inches of rain this whole year. The optimal amount for oaks is 3-4 inches a Read more…
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Monarch butterflies are on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, where they were classified as endangered as of July 21, 2022. Texas is a large portion of the monarchs' migration highway. We can help restore our beautiful Read more…
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We’ve had some rain. Grass and shrubs grew. Now, the grass is high and dry. We stopped by to speak with Kelly Tarla at the Burnet County AgriLife Extension office to discuss the situation and gather resources. We asked: "What should Read more…
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With the Texas summer heat rising, you might be closing your blinds and curtains to save on electricity and keep your homes cool. But what about the indoor plants that were accustomed to the indirect light from the window? Grow Read more…
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Beware of these hazards while you're out in your gardens and yards, caution Bill Luedecke and daughter Martelle. 1. Calla lily, hydrangea, oleander, mistletoe, azalea leaves, and all parts of begonias are highly toxic to our canine friends. Ingestion can Read more…
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Willard Horn thought he had a green thumb until he moved to the Council Creek area northwest of Burnet. For seven years before the move, he cultivated a lush one-acre garden, but that had been in good soil. In Council Read more…
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