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What do I do with my banana plants now?

By Neil Sperry • November 1, 2024

Your “smart” phone will tell you when, on average, you can expect the first killing freeze in your city. Try it. Just ask Google or Siri or whatever name you …

Mexican Mint Marigold – so many things to offer

By Neil Sperry • November 1, 2024

What is this lovely little plant with the great smell of licorice or anise? Is it easy to grow in my garden? Let’s answer some questions. Mexican mint marigold. Tagetes …

Texas Arbor Day – In the Garden

By Steven Chamblee • November 1, 2024

Dear Reader,I proudly, yet humbly, give all due credit to the late, great Robin Williams for anything enjoyable you may find about this little, shall we say “article,” because I …

Gardening This Weekend: October 31, 2024

By Neil Sperry • November 1, 2024

As November begins to unfold almost all of Texas is likely to experience its first killing freeze. That’s one example of things for which we need to prepare this month. …

A surprise at the dentist’s office

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2024

Lynn and I have been going to the same great dentist (Dr. Paul Spence in McKinney) for many years. So, apparently, has this corn plant dracaena that sits in his …

Persimmons serve two purposes

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2024

It’s nice when you find a plant than can handle two tasks. Such it is with persimmons. Obviously, they produce edible fruit, but they’re also lovely small landscaping trees. Our …

Fabulous fall flowers – by Diane Morey Sitton

By Diane Morey Sitton • October 22, 2024

When it comes to color, there’s nothing timid about fall flowers. As if to outdo pumpkins, gourds and the captivating tones of Indian corn, fall gardens raise the color bar …

Gardening This Weekend: October 24, 2024

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2024

Here’s a start to a checklist for your upcoming weekend. Feel free to add important activities to it as you see fit. PLANT• Winter color from pansies, violas, pinks, snapdragons, …

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