by Stacie | Jan 15, 2024 | Garden
Broccoli plants are an easy crop to grow in Texas if you remember it likes cool temperatures and fertile soil. Many Texans remember, President George H.W. Bush’s disdain for broccoli, but I think he just did not realize how healthy broccoli was or else it...
by Stacie | Sep 3, 2023 | Garden
Succulents are native to arid dry climates of the world and have evolved in ways allowing them to store water inside of the bodies to get through the dry periods. From flowering succulents to leaves that are spiny or hairy, succulents can be used to create an vibrant...
by Stacie | Aug 30, 2023 | Garden
Grass and weeds in a vegetable garden can get out of hand really quickly. Not only do grass and weeds steal water and nutrients from your plants, they also provide additional habits for pests. A clean, weed free garden may seem like an unattainable dream, but I have...
by Stacie | Aug 26, 2023 | Garden
Fall is an exciting time of year in Texas and August is an exciting month as cooler temperatures are only a few weeks away. Most Texans have a long growing season before the first fall frost is expected. To find your average frost date, type your zip code into...
by Stacie | Mar 22, 2023 | Garden
Tomatoes are classified as either indeterminate tomatoes, semi-determinate tomatoes or determinate tomatoes depending on their growth habits. On the back of the seed packet or on the identification tag tucked in each seedling pot this designation is listed as well as...
by Stacie | Mar 20, 2023 | Garden
Habanero peppers, capsicum chinense, are one of the hottest chili peppers around measuring over 100,000 to 575,000 Scoville heat units. Growing habaneros from seeds to harvest is a rewarding experience. We will cover all the necessary steps for successfully growing...
by Stacie | Mar 1, 2023 | Garden
In World War I and World War II, the United States government encouraged it citizens to start Victory Gardens. In 1917, Charles Lathrop Pack, organized the National War Garden Commission to cultivate the Victory Garden movement. The idea was to increase the food...
by Stacie | Feb 13, 2023 | Garden
Who does not love a bowl of fresh salads greens; I can tell you from experience, homegrown lettuce far exceeds the taste grocery store lettuce. Growing lettuce is so easy, rewarding and cheap! It’s especially cheap when you learn how to harvest lettuce seeds....
by Stacie | Feb 8, 2023 | Garden
Gardening season is upon us and it’s time to make sure you have the right fertilizers to ensure your gardening is blooming, vibrant and bountiful. Plants require three main nutrients for growth with are nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. The best bloom booster...
by Stacie | Jan 26, 2023 | Recipes
Nothing says ultimate comfort food better than hearty chicken pot pie. It’s the perfect family meal on a chilly evening and serving up a good meal could not be any easier with my quick southern chicken pot pie in a skillet recipe. This recipe uses some grocery...
