VOLUME 14, ISSUE 51 • December 20, 2018 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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Plant of the Week- December 20, 2018: Christmas CactiChristmas cacti have been in bloom these past several weeks, which, when you think about it, seems like odd timing. But when you learn where they're native, it makes all the sense. Photo: Christmas cactus in bloom in the Sperry greenhouse. |
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Native Son: Between the Whataburgers
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Question of the Week: December 20, 2018"What can I do with my poinsettias once Christmas has passed?" I'll tell you how to grow and re-flower them if you're so inclined. Photo: It's been a great year for poinsettias. |
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The Miracles of MulchesYou can make many great cases for mulching your gardens. Let me point out the reasons. Photo: Bark mulch performs many functions. |
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Gardening This WeekendOdds are that you'll be spending a minimal amount of time in your landscape and garden this weekend, but here are the most critical of tasks for you. Photo: Tulips must be planted now in order to bloom on time. |
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And, in closingWe'll have e-gardens next week on Thursday as scheduled. In the meantime, join me on the radio live this weekend, check out our podcasts, join me on Facebook, or I'll see you in my newspaper columns or at my website. If you're in McKinney, we especially invite you to join us Christmas Eve at the First United Methodist Church northeast of the downtown square. Check the website for service times (there will be many). Merry Christmas! And Happy Gardening! |
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