Growing Lancelot Leeks in Houston Lancelot leeks are an excellent choice for January transplanting in Houston, where winters are generally mild but punctuated by cold fronts and wet spells. This cold-hardy variety establishes well in cool soil and sizes up before...
How to Extend the Life of Your Christmas Tree Start With a Fresh Tree Choose a tree with flexible, green needles that don’t snap when you bend them. Give the branches a shake—only a few needles should fall. Excessive shedding means it’s already drying out. Make a...
Planting Texas Wildflowers from Seed: A Complete Guide Texas is renowned for its vibrant, diverse wildflower landscapes—from the iconic bluebonnets to bright Indian paintbrushes and cheerful coreopsis. Planting wildflowers from seed is an affordable and rewarding way...
The 1015Y Texas Super Sweet Onion is a renowned variety developed by Dr. Leonard Pike at Texas A&M University. After a decade of research, the onion was introduced in 1983 and affectionately dubbed the “million-dollar baby” due to the substantial investment and...
The Texas Garlic Growing Guide Garlic is a crop every Texas gardener should try. It’s easy to grow, takes little space, and rewards you with bulbs that taste fresher and more flavorful than anything at the grocery store. Success, however, depends on planting the right...
Brassicas: The Powerhouse of the Texas Fall Garden As summer fades in Texas, gardeners look forward to planting cool-season crops—and few groups perform better in fall than the brassicas. Sometimes called “cole crops” or “cruciferous vegetables,” this diverse family...
