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Despised dallisgrass

By Neil Sperry • June 11, 2025

Remember getting all dressed up for that big date. You looked terrific. But on that last pass past the mirror, there it was – a big pimple right on the ...

Stunning in summer

By Neil Sperry • June 11, 2025

I was about 12. It was the Christmas holidays, and my seed catalogs had just started arriving. I turned the page and there were the Mallow Marvels – gigantic flowers ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: June 12, 2025

By Neil Sperry • June 10, 2025

(Please read these instructions carefully.)Before you post your question, please look at recent issues to see if someone else has already asked it. You might find your answer there. June ...

Galveston’s backyard playgrounds – by Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • June 10, 2025

Galveston brings to mind sand, surf and summer sunsets. But the gardens on this island resort are as equally compelling as the beaches and summer skies. Recently eight private gardens ...

Gardening This Weekend: June 12, 2025

By Neil Sperry • June 10, 2025

Here are my timely tasks for this early summer June weekend. Take a quick glance to see how many you need to accomplish. PLANT• Hot-weather annuals. Copper plants, firebush, Gold ...

We’re talking ‘Daylilies’ here

By Neil Sperry • June 5, 2025

Every hobby, every industry has its own special language. Even down to something as simple as the lovely daylily flower. Here are words you’re likely to encounter as you hear ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: June 5, 2025

By Neil Sperry • June 4, 2025

(Please read these instructions carefully.)Before you post your question, please look at recent issues to see if someone else has already asked it. You might find your answer there. May ...

Gardening Is Better Than Oysters

By Neil Sperry • June 3, 2025

My wife loves oysters. She grew up in a small farm community in South Central Ohio. Their family shopped in a little IGA market that sold bottled oysters for a ...

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