Spaghetti Squash Harvest, Nov 21, 2015
With the unusual weather (Spring Floods, Summer drought, Fall Floods), it’s been pretty tough to get anything from the garden. We planted Continue reading
Spaghetti Squash Surprise !!! (just in time)
Meyer Lemons Nearly Ripe
The Meyer Lemons are nearly ready for harvesting. The last few weeks of the process seems to be the longest— the waiting and checking part.
Last year the tree froze late in the Spring and did not set any lemon fruit. This year, it’s apparent that the tree has recovered from that freeze. Continue reading
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Sweet Potato Vines—very Proliferic!
Sweet Potato Vines Expanding, early August, 2015
In our area (zone 8b) Sweet potatoes are generally planted in Mid to late May and grow until just before the first frost (usually around mid-October). Continue reading
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Moon Flowers in My Gardens—Finally!
Moon Flowers, Sept. 7, 2015
After years of unsuccessfully trying to grow moonflowers from seed—usually from seed given to me as a passalong—I was given a small plant seedling that I promptly planted. Continue reading
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Spaghetti Squash–A great alternate to pasta!
Angelonia—for Summer Color in the Garden.
Angelonia July 3, 2015
Angelonia is a plant well-adapted to conditions of summer heat, hummidity and even drought conditions. For best growth and flowering, Continue reading
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How to Grow Figs from Cuttings
In warm, dry weather, figs are very easily grown, and remain one of my favorite fruits to grow, harvest, and store (preserved in jams, dried, or frozen for great fruit drinks). They are also very nutritious, low in calories, and a great addition to many dishes! Continue reading
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How to Collect Seeds from Cypress Vine (Texas Star) and Cardinal Climber
Cypress Vine Seeds
Cypress Vine Seeds
Seeds from both Cypress Vines and Cardinal climbers are easily collected for next year. Continue reading
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Crinums Defy Texas Flooding
First of the maroon blooms for Theron!
Theron! May 8, 2015
Theron is an heirloom daylily variety. Described as the first “red” , Continue reading
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