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Ready to get your hands dirty? Our February to-do list might make you hungry with all the goodies we get to plant. Before we start, there are a couple of conditions to check: Does the space where you are going Read more…
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Before we have a plan for our garden, we need to gather some facts and answer some questions. The most important one has already been answered. Should you plant a garden? Hopefully, that's a resounding "yes!" So, let’s get started. Read more…
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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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Even though the weather is about to get colder, there's still plenty to do in the garden in January. 1. Now is the time to plant vegetable plants: artichoke crowns, asparagus crowns, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and spinach. We can still Read more…
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January is no time to slouch on garden duties. Seeds need planting, tools need tending, and much mulch is needed among other chores. This month's duties 1. In the flower department, plant sweet alyssum, ornamental cabbage and kale, Johnny jump-ups, Read more…
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Although the first day of winter — the Winter Solstice — isn’t until Dec. 21, we have certainly had some nights cold enough to determine which of our outside plants are frost tolerant and which are frost susceptible. DECEMBER DUTIES Have Read more…
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Winter is necessary for a variety of plants. The colder weather provides for winter stratification, vernalization, and chilling hours. Let’s start with winter stratification. This action is important to many of our wildflowers. Some seeds are in an embryonic dormancy; Read more…
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Although we often interchange the words "dirt" and "soil," they aren’t the same thing. We found a great explanation from Soil Science Society of America: “Soil is alive with living organisms such as worms, fungi, insects, bacteria, and organic matter. It supports Read more…
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Have you marked the poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) vines? Before cutting or getting close to the itchy vine, put on rubber gloves. When you're done using the gloves, remove and dispose of them, or, if they are hardy, you can Read more…
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