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Just in my Lifetime…

By Neil Sperry • December 20, 2022

When I was a kid, poinsettias were raised in big pots, three plants to a pot. They had to be staked because the plants grew too tall and they often …

Freeze Warning: Time to Cover!

By Neil Sperry • December 20, 2022

This cold spell that is hurtling toward us is the real deal and true gardeners aren’t taking it lightly. It’s time to cover vulnerable plants! • Cover winter annuals such …

Gardening This Weekend: December 22, 2022

By Neil Sperry • December 20, 2022

Short, sweet and to the point, here are this week’s activities. PLANT• Tulips and Dutch hyacinths as soon as possible. If you wait much longer you will run out of …

A Reversal of Fortunes

By Neil Sperry • December 13, 2022

Sometimes you order a burger and fries in the drive-through and you drive off with grilled chicken and a fruit cup. The grandson isn’t pleased. You didn’t get what you …

Unexpected Treat Earlier This Week

By Neil Sperry • December 13, 2022

We’ve already had killing frosts or near misses in McKinney this fall. That’s why I was so surprised to see autumn sage (Salvia greggii) blooming beautifully on Eldorado Parkway between …

Gardening This Weekend: December 15, 2022

By Neil Sperry • December 13, 2022

Everybody’s inundated with holiday obligations and projects. I’ll keep the list short. Here are your gardening goals for this weekend. (I’m also aware that it’s getting colder.) PLANT• Brighten your …

Q&A – Ask Neil: December 8, 2022

By Neil Sperry • December 7, 2022

(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. December …

Fall Color Isn’t the Final Answer

By Neil Sperry • December 7, 2022

The TV weather segment begins with photos sent in by viewers. Sometimes it’s storm clouds and sometimes it’s sunsets. Recently it’s been fall colors of shade trees and how lovely …

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