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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Terrariums-A Great (and Cheap) Horticultural Gift Idea for the Holidays
This post marks a first at the Masters of Horticulture. Today, I bring you my first ever guest author. Today’s author is an incredibly intelligent, beautiful and charming museum professional. She is also my daughter. Heather is the Tour Programs Coordinator for … Continue reading
Nut Sedge-The Worst Weed in the World!
Nut Sedge (Cyperus rotundus), or nut grass as it is often called around here, is one of the most invasive weeds in the entire world. I am not making that up. It is currently listed as invasive in over 90 … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening Basics, Weed Control
Tagged Gardening, Halosulfuron, Horticulture, Imazaquin, Jay White, Nut Grass, Nut Sedge, Organic Gardening, Organic Weed Control, Round Up, Sedge Hammer, Texas A&M, Yupneck
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Maximilian Sunflowers (Helianthus maximiliani)
As you drive along the high ways and by ways of our great state this fall, notice all of the native plants that are in full bloom. Fall is a great time for many native flowers and perennials. One of … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Texas Native
Tagged Brenham, Gardening, Heirloom Plants, Helianthus, Horticulture, Jay White, Maximilian Sunflower, Organic Gardening, Texas A&M, Texas Native, Yupneck
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Four Tips for Growing Outstanding Fall Color
If you haven’t already done so, right now is a great time to plant your fall color. If you have been to a garden center lately you probably knew this. Every garden center that I visit is covered in pansies, … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Gardening Basics
Tagged Blood Meal, Bone Meal, Brenham, Compost, Gardening, Horticulture, Jay White, Organic Gardening, Snap Dragons, Soil Conditioning, Texas A&M, Yupneck
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Thornless Prickly Pear-The Perfect Plant?
My botanical brother Morgan McBride swears that thornless prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the perfect plant. You don’t have to water it, it flowers, you can eat the pads and the buds, and it’s evergreen. Plus, if a piece of … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Gardening Basics, Vegetables
Tagged Bill Welch, Brenham, Gardening, Horticulture, Jay White, Texas A&M, Thornless Prickly Pear, Yupneck
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