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Meet me on the Gardens of Texas tour this November

October 30, 2025 My book tour for Gardens of Texas continues throughout November in Brenham, Austin, Bastrop, Dallas, Wichita Falls, and Grapevine. Come join...

Meet the California Poppy: Growing + Care Guide

Looking for an extra touch of sunshine in your garden beds this year? Let me introduce you to the beautiful California poppy. This delightful...

Not Your Grandmother’s Quince: Meet the Double Take Chaenomeles speciosa

You might be thinking, “Wait, are we really talking about quince?” And maybe even, “Aren’t those the thorny shrubs my grandmother had growing out...

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Healthy Soil is Just A Test Away

Testing soil in your garden is the first step to a more bountiful harvest. It’s not as hard as you might imagine — simply...

How to Know if Your Compost is Ready to Use

Compost is one of the best organic gardening amendments. It adds nutrients, improves soil structure, enhances water retention, helps keep organic matter out of...

Grooving in Gruene with music, shopping, and Gardens of Texas

March 25, 2026 A day trip to tiny Gruene, an hour south of Austin, has been one of my favorite excursions for as long as...
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