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Kings of the begonias

By Neil Sperry • November 6, 2023

I’ve been a begonia fanatic since my earliest days in the garden. Wax begonias outdoors. Angel wing types in their scores of forms in pots. Rex (and rhizomatous) begonias in …

Gardening This Weekend: November 9, 2023

By Neil Sperry • November 6, 2023

There is limited time before we all get caught up in holiday rushes, and then the weather turns unpleasant. That means we need to prioritize our gardening endeavors. Here’s how …

Gardening This Weekend: November 2, 2023

By Neil Sperry • October 31, 2023

Last week we were up into the 80s and 90s, but then, for those of us in North Texas at least, frost and freezes came visiting early this week. Let’s …

Indian Marker trees

By Neil Sperry • October 31, 2023

(All photos are screen captures of the segment of Texas Country Reporter linked below.) About the time I sat down to write my final story for this week’s e-gardens I …

Focus on the Right Things

By Neil Sperry • October 31, 2023

Think of your house as a painting. Your goal as you showcase your artwork to all who pass by will be to show it off to best effect. Your landscape …

‘Orange Rocket’ Barberry – by Steve Huddleston

By Steve Huddleston • October 31, 2023

Here’s an award-winning, easy-care deciduous shrub with colorful foliage that makes a striking addition to any landscape. The foliage of ‘Orange Rocket’ starts out as a vibrant coral or orange …

How Many Things We Can Talk About

By Neil Sperry • October 26, 2023

So here is my expanded photo with the numbers superimposed. One of them was what first caught my eye. I’ll tell you when we get to it. 1. First signs …

Boston Ivy Loves Texas, too

By Neil Sperry • October 24, 2023

Here’s a vine that will bring seasonal beauty to your Texas landscape. And it’s easy to boot. All Boston ivy asks is a support to call home. It needs a …

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