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Princess Diana clematis, a tiara-wearing Texas vine

April 25, 2026 A sizzling-pink ‘Princess Diana’ clematis greeted me on my friend Cat‘s front porch a few days ago. What an effusive welcome! The vine’s...

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...

Grape-alicious Texas mountain laurel spring

March 09, 2026 The sweet scent of grape Kool-Aid fills the air when Texas mountain laurel (Dermatophyllum secundiflorumformerly Sophora secundiflora) starts blooming in March. Last...

On the air and on the road for Gardens of Texas this spring

January 27, 2026 Is everyone enjoying winter so far?? Are you longing for spring and a new gardening season? Need an entertaining garden talk to...

Plantasia nursery in Lockhart offers Texas natives and more

December 12, 2025 A place for plant people? Yes, please! I came across Child in Lockhart last weekend during the Holiday Home Tour and stopped...

You got me to my goal! Plus a Gardens of Texas webinar

January 03, 2026 Before Christmas, I asked for your help to reach my goal of 25 reviews on Amazon for my new book Gardens of...

Fall arrives in my Texas garden just before sleigh bells

December 14, 2025 Fall color isn’t much of a player in central Texas gardens, as much as we long for it. And what there is...

Garden & Gun features Gardens of Texas

November 19, 2025 Garden & Guna national magazine celebrating the culture, food, music, tradition, and people of the South, featured my new book this week! Writer...

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...

I’m on The Plantastic Podcast talking first jobs, blogging, Gardens of Texas

October 06, 2025 I’m honored to be on Dr. Jared Barnes’s The Plantastic Podcast this week for a wide-ranging conversation. Jared’s curiosity about how I...

Must-read

Drop the Beet: Growing No-Till Beets

Let’s drop the beet! Beets can be grown year-round and are a perfect, flavorful addition to meals. Start growing your own no-till beets with...

What to Plant at 40°, 50°, 60°, and 70°F

Sharing is caring! One of the biggest shifts in my gardening over the past 30 years has been moving away from the calendar and focusing...

Guide to Raised Bed Design

Raised garden beds are a great choice for many gardeners. They allow you to turn unused space, like a rooftop or yard, into a...
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