Meyer Lemons Jan 27 2017
The Meyer lemon has a very thin skin and is, therefore, not suitable for long-term storage – the lemons generally will not last more than 10 days to two weeks before degrading. Continue reading
onions planted Dec 20, 2016
In USDA Zone 8b and 9, it is time to plant onions for a spring harvest.
Onions require cooler temperatures for growth and Continue reading
Tomatoes, December 22, 2016
With the mild Fall temperatures and good rainfall, any tomatoes and egg plants growing were allowed to continue. The plants were covered to protect them from Continue reading
Blooming Oxblood Lilies and Shrimp Plant
In USDA zone 8b, we enjoy a variety of bright colors in Fall, from plants that continue to grow through October and sometimes well into November. Continue reading
Pequin Chili Peppers, Oct, 2016
We recently harvested Fresh Pequin Chili Peppers to make Hot Sauce for Fall. The brilliant red is a great color for these tiny hot peppers! Continue reading
Oxblood Lilies, Oct. 1, 2016
It’s October 1 —Yikes, how did I let September get by without posting about the Oxblood lilies? Continue reading
Texas Everbearing Fig, 2016
We first started growing figs about 8 years ago.
The first tree that survived and produced figs was “Texas Everbearing”. Continue reading
Some of my daylilies are repeat bloomers — they take a brief break during the heat of summer, then return in the Fall.
The variety “Faded Love” Continue reading
Okra Fruit Growing on the Plant, June 2016
Despite the Texas heat, Okra continues to produce! In this photo, there are several small okra, the one at the very front and center is the newest. Continue reading
San Marzano versus “Roma”
The best tomato to can, in my opinion, is the Roma — any variety of Roma! They can be used to make sauces before canning or after, and they make really great, smooth sauces and Continue reading
The Art & Science of Gardening 