Garden Gate: George Washington liked holly berry, and so do I
IMG_1942.jpgJust driving home from the grocery store with goodies for tonight’s dinner, I was thinking about just how brown all of the landscapes looked. Then I rounded the bend and spotted a large...
View ArticleChallenging lavender can be grown locally
IMG_2158.jpgA recent trip to a for the beautiful wedding of Monet, the gorgeous daughter of a friend of mine, Norma Motiee, will find me always remembering a few things: the lovely church and service,...
View ArticleDahlias grown in Aztec gardens in Mexico now flourish in temperate climates...
IMG_2645.jpgJust the name “Dahlia” suggests a thing of beauty, distinction and great meaning. Their beauty makes them popular the world over at florists and in our landscapes. Look for this charmer...
View ArticleColumbines for Texas
IMG_2577.jpgSure, when we visit Colorado, we see those delicious looking columbines just hanging from rocks in the mountains. But if you have ever tried to grow most of those varieties here in Texas,...
View ArticleGarden Gate: Fuschia flower's history as beautiful as the plant
Joette Summer 2012.jpgI’ve always thought that the fuchsia flower was one of the most beautiful things that gardeners could put into a hanging basket but then I learned that they have a history too. A...
View ArticleGarden Gate: Jefferson County Fruit, Herb and Vegetable Show
IMG_1667.jpgTensions were high among the affable crowd at Central Mall last week. Area gardeners were about to be judged on their efforts in the garden in the 46th annual fruit and vegetable show. This...
View ArticleGarden Gate: Agapanthus, or Lily of the Nile
Joette Summer 2012.jpgOh so attractive are the blooming Lily of the Nile lining the front garden beds of many of the homes in the Golden Triangle. The name agapanthus is translated from Greek as the...
View ArticlePurple coneflowers native to the U.S.
IMG_5247.jpgJust look at this beauty! I stumbled upon this bevy of blooming flowers on a recent walk through a landscaped area in the Woodlands. The guy watering the area said that these flowers just...
View ArticleVibrant pericallis brings seaside flora home
IMG_2355web.jpgNo, the name is not the newest dental disorder. On the contrary Pericallis is one of the most vibrantly colored and long-lasting flowers around. I spotted this beauty in the plant area...
View ArticleHeat-loving Rose of Sharon perfect for Southeast Texas weather
IMG_5701.jpgRose of Sharon is such a heat-loving beauty that I can’t help but admire her this time of year. She not only gives you beautiful flowers but flowers with height. Another plus for Rose of...
View ArticleStunning water lilies grow well in SETX gardens
IMG_5791.jpgHave you ever seen anything so beautiful? One of the homes we lived in had a small water pond that I knew absolutely nothing about when we first moved in. But without any attention from me...
View ArticleMaster gardeners convene for Dig Fest
1.jpgThe movers and shakers in the Jefferson County Master Gardener group have a great surprise for you if you come out this weekend, Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. to Jack Brooks Regional...
View ArticleBetter in bulk
unnamed-1.jpgBlah, blah, blah…. is what some gardeners may say if you announce that you have a part of your yard that you are going use to plant impatiens. These “naysayers” might change their minds...
View ArticleCan gardening help you live longer and better?
IMG_0161web.jpgJust going to sit outdoors tends to calm my nerves and help me to relax. With that morning cup of coffee outside on the patio the caffeine kicks in and I usually end up with at least 30...
View ArticlePairing plants with Pinot — Wine & Weed 2019
Screen Shot 2019-03-20 at 2.37.23 PM.pngNo plants equals no life. Humans cannot breathe, eat, nor drink without cultivating plants. The earliest gardens were grown in ancient Egypt for those needing...
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