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The Spider Mite Apocalypse: When Creepy Crawlers Invade

Spider mites are much like the movie characters Beetlejuice or Candyman. If you say their name three times in a row, they seem to...

How to Design Ecological Gardens that Look Neat and Tidy

This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Projecta nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, ecological gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your...

Fall Leaves | How to Put Them to Work in the Garden

Fall is a favorite time of year for many. It certainly is for me....

Lucinda’s garden welcomes Day of the Dead

October 22, 2025 An invitation to visit Lucinda Hutson‘s purple casita is always a happy occasion. Both Lucinda and her garden are welcoming, colorful, and...

Tomato Growing Myths | Top Five Myths – Busted

When it comes to growing tomatoes, there’s no shortage of advice, and some of...

5 Reasons Your Phalaenopsis Orchid Leaves Are Yellowing

Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. Do you have yellowing leaves on your Phalaenopsis orchids and don’t...

Monarch butterflies fueling up in my garden

October 28, 2025 They’re here! The fall migration of monarch butterflies runs through Texas, as the long-haul flyers make their way to wintering grounds in...

Best for Beginners: Top Ten Crops

Planning your first garden is a thrill. There are so many beautiful varieties to choose from, but it can also be overwhelming. If you’re...

Hootin’ and Hollerin’ with Expert Mushroom Forager Whitney Johnson

Go Forth and Forage: A Guide Unlike the Others When I received my copy of Go Forth and Forage by Whitney Johnsona few things...

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Gardens of Texas gets honorable mention in AHS Book Awards

May 15, 2026 Happy news! The American Horticultural Society announced its 2026 Book Award winnersand Gardens of Texas received an honorable mention. The AHS awards...

Potted Trees: the Best Container Trees to Grow in Pots

Growing trees in containers is an easy way to add a variety of color, texture, and size to your outdoor garden or patio space,...
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