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Chase away the chill – by Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • December 28, 2023

The fact that it’s almost as tricky to pronounce the word chiminea (chim-in-AY-ah) as it is to spell it makes little difference to folks who want to create a backyard …

Gardening This Weekend: December 28, 2023

By Neil Sperry • December 28, 2023

There are things that simply must be done in the middle of winter if they’re going to be done at all. Here is my list. PLANT• Those tulip and Dutch …

Crape Myrtle Rehab

By Neil Sperry • December 18, 2023

There’s not much way to re-prune a crape myrtle’s whacked branches to salvage the plant. Once it has knobs and gnarls, it’s always going to look misshapen. I made some …

Wacky Facts About Poinsettias

By Neil Sperry • December 18, 2023

There are plenty of urban myths pinned onto poinsettias. But there are also fun facts, and I thought we might explore them. See what you think. • Poinsettias are not …

Gardening This Weekend: December 21, 2023

By Neil Sperry • December 18, 2023

Here’s your list of the top jobs for late December. I’ve pared it down to those that really need your attention now. PLANT• Cold-hardy annuals such as pansies, violas, pinks …

Take stock of stocks

By Neil Sperry • December 12, 2023

You’ll see stocks in floral designs fairly often. Florists love this plant for its sturdy stems and bold colors of rose, pink, purple, violet, and white. It’s when you see …

I’ve seen a miracle!

By Neil Sperry • December 12, 2023

When I began my career of trying to help Texas gardeners 54 years ago one of my goals was to stop the barbaric topping of mimosas and crape myrtles. Mimosas …

Sharing the season – by Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • December 12, 2023

The sparkle of lights, the fragrance of fresh wreaths and Christmas trees, the camaraderie of the season: it was all on display during the 25th annual CASA of the Pines …

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