Tag Archives: Bill Welch

Celebrate the Bulbs of Fall!

All across Central Texas, Oxblood lilies (Rhodophialia bifida) are at the peak of their season.  For those of us that live in areas that were once part of Mr. Austin’s original colony, these red trumpet shaped flowers have announced the … Continue reading

Posted in Flowers, Gardening Basics, Masters of Horticulture | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Garden Art

In my opinion, no garden is complete without garden art.  While it is true that a well designed garden needs no artificial elements to be beautiful, the addition of art allows the garden to become truly represenative of the gardener. … Continue reading

Posted in Gardening Basics, Masters of Horticulture | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

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 , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Friends and Fresh Cut Flowers

This past Friday, two very pleasant things occurred at the Yupneck’s house;  an unexpected visit from my youngest daughter and the first formal dinner party hosted in our newly remodeled farmhouse (celebrating the “almost end” of a five year remodeling … Continue reading

Posted in Flowers, Masters of Horticulture | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Heirloom Gardening in the South – Yesterday’s Plants for Today’s Gardens

Bill Welch and Greg Grant are the premier “Masters of Horticulture” in the country.  Both of them have ample credentials to back up my claim.  However, what really sets them apart is their deep knowledge and sincere love of the … Continue reading

Posted in Flowers, Gardening Basics, Masters of Horticulture, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment