VOLUME 14, ISSUE 1 • January 4, 2018 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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Gardening This WeekendHopefully we'll all be able to get outside sometime in the next few days to tend to our plants. I've made a list of important activities. Photo: Aglaonemas are perfect house guests: low-maintenance! |
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Bed Prep 101
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Ultra-Handy Web Page from TAMU!I keep this page up front on my bookmark bar. It's that good. I refer to it several times every week. It covers every aspect of fruit and pecan growing in Texas. I predict you'll save it as well. Photo: Blackberries and all other fruit crops are covered on this webpage! |
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Question of the Week Number 1: January 4, 2018"Neil, I get the message: 'Topping crape myrtles ruins their shape and does nothing to help them.' How can I help get that word out?" That's an actual question. Please read my reply. Photo: There's nothing handsome about this butchered crape myrtle. |
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Question of the Week Number 2: January 4, 2018"Neil, how best can I protect my sago palm from cold like we've had this past week?" My Facebook friend Dave Harris posted this great photo of his sago palm. He and others have been asking me this question. Photo: Sago palm is dressed to chill. |
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And, in closingThat's it for our first e-gardens of 2018. If you enjoyed it, please let others know. And please tell our advertisers as well. Until next week, when we hope the weather will be warmer, I'll hope to meet up with you on my Facebook page, on my website, on my podcasts or radio programs or in church this coming Sunday. Thanks for reading! Happy gardening! |
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