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The Odd Journey of Moon Cactus

By Neil Sperry • February 12, 2025

I want to thank you for subscribing (remember, we’re free) to e-gardens. You make me responsible for finding interesting topics each week. Frankly, my page was blank when it came ...

Flowering Quince Marks the Beginning

By Neil Sperry • February 12, 2025

This venerable old shrub, a favorite of our grandmothers’ grandmothers, was once known by Texans as “japonica.” Many still use that name when they see it growing in older neighborhoods ...

Gardening This Weekend: February 13, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 12, 2025

Here are the most critical things as I see them for our great state, Gulf Coast to the Panhandle. This is going to be bumpy. Hang onto your bloomers. PLANT• ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: February 13, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 12, 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. February ...

Flowers – A language all their own – By Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • February 12, 2025

As if the velvety petals of roses, the intoxicating scent of sweet peas and the heart-shaped foliage of cyclamen weren’t expressive enough, turns out that flowers have a language all ...

Q&A – Ask Neil: February 6, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 5, 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. January ...

Rose Rosette Virus Still Riding Strong

By Neil Sperry • February 5, 2025

The conversation usually begins something like this… “Neil, as we got ready to prune our roses last week, we noticed that they were covered with thorns. Is this rose rosette ...

Gardening This Weekend: February 6, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 5, 2025

It looks our brief escapes into warm weather may suffer a setback next week across much of the state. In that light, here are the things you’ll want to get ...

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