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Category Archives: Flowers
My Accidental Lily (Lilium species)
I have to admit, until recently I was not fond of lilies. In fact, I disliked them so much that I instructed my entire family to ensure that, on some glad morning when my life is over (and I fly away), there … Continue reading
2013 Garden Experiment-Companion Planting of Marigolds and Tomatoes
Each year I like to try some kind of experiment in the garden. I truly believe that the best way to become a better gardener is to try new things. This year I will be putting one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Gardening Basics, Potager, Vegetables
Tagged companion planting, Marigold, Marigolds, Roma Tomato, Tomato, Tomatoes
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Trowel and Error Symposium at Mayfield Park
This past week should have been one of the busiest weeks of the whole year in the garden. However, instead of setting out plants, weeding, mulching and making blog posts about it all, I was laid up fighting/recovering from the … Continue reading
Posted in Field Trips, Flowers, Gardening Basics, Speaking Engagements, Weed Control
Tagged Mayfield Park, Organic Weed Control
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Signs of Spring
Right now, if you are a Zone 9 gardener, you are busy. If you haven’t already gambled and done much of your spring planting, you will soon. If you are not planting, you are weeding, tilling or otherwise preparing your … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Gardening Basics, Vegetables
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Designing Perfect Pots with CoCo2
I recently had the pleasure of visiting with Sharon Smith of Thompson + Hanson nursery in Houston. Thompson + Hanson is one of the leading nurseries in Houston. They have a wonderful retail space and an outstanding landscape design business. … Continue reading
Posted in Field Trips, Flowers, Gardening Basics
Tagged Narcissus ziva, Papperwhites, Sharon Smith, Thompson + Hanson
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Growing Zinnias (Zinnia elegans)
My mother is convinced that I would not have had a little sister if it weren’t for zinnias. Now before your mind goes wandering to some hot and steamy romantic place that it shouldn’t, let me explain that my little sister was adopted. … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers
Tagged Benary's Giant, Brenham, Gardening, Horticulture, Jay White, Organic Gardening, Potager, Zinnia, Zinnia elegans
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Remembering our Veterans with Poppies
Happy Election Day! As you watch the results of tonight’s election unfold, take a minute or two to remember all of those amongst us who have worn our nation’s uniforms. These men and women serve (or served) honorably regardless of who was in the … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers, Gardening Basics, Greg Grant, Patty Leander
Tagged Greg Grant, Patty Leander, Poppies, Poppy, Remembrance Day, Veteran's Day
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