Monthly Archives: April 2012

Baby Cardinals on the Porch

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jay White

I don’t know what it is about moving to the country that turns people into nature lovers, but it most definitely happens.  When my wife’s parent retired to their farm, the grand kids started teasing them because they had more … Continue reading →

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Controlling Squash Vine Borers (Melittia cucurbitae)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jay White

In my mind, squash vine borers are kind of the nut sedge of the insect world. They reproduce like crazy and they are very difficult to control. Very few pests in the garden are as dreaded and damaging as the … Continue reading →

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Austin’s Funky Chicken Coop Tour

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jay White

Like just about every other middle class American, my wife and I feel like we need some chickens.  I don’t know what is going on with people and chickens right now, but these fluffy egg producers seem to be about … Continue reading →

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Heat Loving Veggies for the Texas Garden – Patty Leander

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jay White

Jay’s enthusiasm for horticulture is infectious, and I could not resist his invitation to contribute a guest post to his interesting and well-organized blog.  Growing vegetables is my favorite horticulture-related activity and like many a gardener I am addicted to … Continue reading →

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Crimson Glory Antique Rose

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jay White

When we bought our house it was almost devoid of ornamental plantings.  The previous owner must not have been much of a gardener.  However, he did leave behind a truly remarkable and beautiful rose called Climbing Crimson Glory. A couple … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnakes and Roses

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jay White

People aren’t the only animals that like to be in the garden during spring.  The following post/tip comes from my friend and master of horticulture Chris Corby (owner of Texas Gardener magazine).  His advice is a gentle reminder to keep … Continue reading →

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How and When to Harvest Bulbs

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Jay White

A couple of weekends ago several of my friends from A&M met me at my “bulb honey hole” for a little “bulb rustling”.  I have written about my bulb “honey hole” before.  It is an abandoned home site that was … Continue reading →

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