Tag Archives: Container Gardening

Sustaining My Health, My Soul and My Sanity by Patty G. Leander

There is a lot of talk these days about sustainable gardening – gardening in a way that builds soil, is gentler on the environment and makes the most efficient use of resources. But after a crazy, busy and hot summer … Continue reading

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Garden Designs by July Moreno

Right now, things are pretty quiet in the garden.  Since there is not that much going on I have been out visiting with gardening friends.  I truly believe that the best way to become a better gardener is to go … Continue reading

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Borage (Borago officinalis)

When I select plants for the potager, I select on two criteria; form and function.  In my row garden, plants are always selected for function.    I grow food in those beds and I plant what I like to eat.  If … Continue reading

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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

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Lone Star Gourd Festival

This past weekend, my lovely wife and I headed out for a much need mini-vacation.  For our “romantic get away” we decided to go to the Lone Star Gourd Festival in Fredericksberg, Texas.  We picked the Gourd Festival for several … Continue reading

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Tree Town USA

Last week, I got to spend two very enjoyable days at a 1200 acre tree farm south of Houston.  This farm is owned and operated by Tree Town USA.  Tree Town USA is the largest tree farm in the US.  … Continue reading

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Square Foot Gardening Second Graders

  This past Wednesday, I got to participate in two of my favorite activities at the same time; gardening and talking about gardening.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, my wife is a second grade teacher at St. Paul’s … Continue reading

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