Did you know monarch butterflies will halt their progress on their migration through the Texas Tunnel on their way south? We were concerned about their travels due to the storms and flooding that ravaged Central Texas. According to Elizabeth Howard Read more…
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Typically, in the last two weeks of October, we are blessed to experience, see, and hear the migration of the monarchs and many other species of butterflies as they travel through the Texas Funnel, aka our backyards. According to monarch Read more…
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Geese are honking. Blooms are bursting. Migrating butterflies are en route. Lakes are rising. Recently, we were invited to speak at the Highland Lakes Garden Club meeting. What a wonderful time we had. While discussing raised beds, the question of Read more…
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Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) are an example of companion planting, and according to legend, they have been so for hundreds of years. The legend began with an old English poem written by John Gay: “All in the Read more…
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Where in the world has the year gone? Our young helpers are already back in school sharing how they got to help in the garden. There are a variety of things to do in September. 1. Begin planting the seeds Read more…
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Little Suzy from Bertram wrote: “Mamaw said that she was sending her dirt to A&M to have it tested. Do I need to, 4 my mud pie? It’s really fun. Mamaw and Pawpaw blue up a balloon to use instead of Read more…
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It’s perfect weather for … what, you might ask, is this heat perfect weather for? Well, the hot days of a Central Texas summer are perfect for solarizing. Our summer heat is like a microwave for killing weed seeds or Read more…
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Can you say “HOT?” Yes, it is summertime. Please make sure to stay hydrated! We drink lots of water. Sometimes, we get tired of the taste of water, but you have your garden. Pinch off a couple of mint leaves and Read more…
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Plant your pumpkins for Halloween this July 4 weekend. (Well, the Monday after will be fine, too.) Pinch back chrysanthemums, Mexican marigold mint, marigold, autumn asters, salvias, and other late summer, fall-blooming annuals and perennials. Vegetables to plant: Okra, eggplant (transplants), peppers (transplants), Read more…
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Stan from Granite Shoals asks: How long do mosquito eggs survive on a dry surface? (After I’ve dumped the bowl that collected water when it rained.) Answer: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Eggs are very hardy; Read more…
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