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B.R.I.T. reaches a milestone

By Neil Sperry • February 25, 2025

My dad and my uncle were both PhD botanists from the University of Nebraska. Somehow, they both made their ways to the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, now better …

How do I celebrate the best father ever?

By Neil Sperry • February 25, 2025

Things could have turned out so differently for me. I was born in 1944 toward the end of WWII. In San Antonio. But I never knew my father. Actually, I …

Gardening This Weekend: February 27, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 25, 2025

You only get one chance to accomplish many gardening tasks before the weather changes and you hear that you’re too late for another year. I’m going to include things that …

Q&A – Ask Neil: February 20, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 19, 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 …

My most-asked question of all time

By Neil Sperry • February 19, 2025

Hardly a day goes by without someone asking me for a recommendation for a great grass to grow in the shade. Or they tell me they had a fine-looking lawn …

Forsythias are Personal Favorites

By Neil Sperry • February 19, 2025

I enjoyed my almost 7 years in Ohio very much. It was a great time to learn a lot of new plants for this kid who grew up in College …

Gardening This Weekend: February 20, 2025

By Neil Sperry • February 19, 2025

Just about the time you think you can come out and start gardening, another cold front catches the southbound bus into Texas. This one’s been a doozie. But maybe things …

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 …

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