15 Plants to Grow that Naturally Repel Mosquitos

15 Plants to Grow that Naturally Repel Mosquitos

The presence of mosquitos can easily ruin a pleasant evening outdoors. Keeping mosquitos at bay is a big business for companies selling sprays, chemicals, foggers, citronella candles and more to try to make our lives more comfortable. You can help repel mosquitos with...
10 Best Companion Plants to Grow with Rosemary

10 Best Companion Plants to Grow with Rosemary

Rosemarinus officinalis throughout the Mediterranean region and much of California grows as both a weed in sidewalk cracks and an intentional herb planted in the kitchen garden. This popular herb has become a mainstream in Texas landscaping as well. Rosemary plants...
The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Spinach in Your Garden

The Best & Worst Companion Plants for Spinach in Your Garden

Spinach is one of the easiest plants to grow in a garden or in a container. Spinach (spinacia oleracea) is a highly nutrient dense crop grown in spring and fall gardens all over the world, but it originated in Persia. The nutrient density and antioxidants in spinach...
How to Grow Jalapenos in Pots or Containers

How to Grow Jalapenos in Pots or Containers

Here are all of my tips and tricks for how to grow jalapenos in pots or containers to yield a season long harvest of fresh jalapeno peppers from your container garden! Jalapeno peppers (capsicum annuum) are a staple ingredient in my kitchen and I love being able to...
How to Harvest & Save Basil Seeds – Ultimate Guide

How to Harvest & Save Basil Seeds – Ultimate Guide

Basil is a popular herb that is so easy to grow in your garden. Basil is classified as a perennial herb, but most gardeners treat it as annual and replant it yearly. This versatile herb is found in many culinary dishes all over the world and is a popular medicinal...
13 Best Fall Garden Vegetables to Plant in Texas

13 Best Fall Garden Vegetables to Plant in Texas

Fall in Texas is the best time to grow a vegetable garden in south Texas. The cooler temperatures make it pleasant to work outdoors and in the soil. My recommendation for the 13 best fall garden vegetables to plant Texas are listed below. The first thing you need to...