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Kauai, Hawaii, as Todd Saw It

By Neil Sperry • March 15, 2023

Our son Todd and his wife Jen both work in television in the Los Angeles area. Todd bought himself a modestly priced, but very nice drone (DJI Mavic Air 2) …

Planning Perennials

By Neil Sperry • March 8, 2023

Texas is blessed with some outstanding perennial flowers. However, if there’s a new perennial garden in your dreams for this Growing Season, do your homework now to avoid disappointments later. …

Texas tulips are blooming again

By Neil Sperry • March 7, 2023

Drive through old neighborhoods and past abandoned homesites in the Blackland Prairie along and east of I-35 in North Central Texas and you’re likely to come across masses of this …

Winds of history still blowing strong – By Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • March 7, 2023

Determining wind direction is simple. You can observe ripples in a pond or the fluttering of foliage. You can monitor the drift of a balloon or the tug of a …

Gardening This Weekend: March 9, 2023

By Neil Sperry • March 7, 2023

Back when I had an office job, I loved coming home to work in my garden once Daylight Saving Time kicked in. Longer evenings meant more time to enjoy my …

Choosing Your Nurseries

By Neil Sperry • March 1, 2023

Landscaping and gardening in Texas bring their own sets of challenges. You need a mentor. Someone who will be there to advise you and to reset your compass when you …

Grab Bag

By Neil Sperry • February 28, 2023

Here are our three tiny topics that deserve their own little moments in the spotlight. “Pruning” will be the overall topic this time. Reshaping Spring-Flowering Shrubs, VinesThe proper time to …

Months of Glorious Color

By Neil Sperry • February 28, 2023

I did my first live radio ads for geraniums just this past weekend, and I’m going shopping as soon as I can. There’s just something about their cheerful colors and …

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