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[29 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Weekly Series: Project Propagate

Taking cuttings and rooting them is a great way to start new plants, especially if you have a favorite plant in your garden that you’d like to have more of. Check out our new weekly series on propagating plants with cuttings.

Recipes »

[28 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]
Beet Greens for Breakfast

Tired of waiting for your beets to swell? Beet greens are as or more delicious than their roots. Cook some up for breakfast or brunch this weekend.

Tools and Techniques, Troubleshooting, Uncategorized, Veggies »

[26 Apr 2011 | 5 Comments | ]
Tomatoes in Texas Heat

The sky is big and bright here in central Texas, but it’s also really hot and dry. Tomatoes and peppers love the Austin sun and …

Pests, Troubleshooting »

[22 Apr 2011 | One Comment | ]
Chinch Bugs

Have you noticed large areas of yellowing and dying grass in your lawn? Do the areas seem to be spreading and getting larger? Your lawn …

Tools and Techniques, Veggies »

[20 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Water Management

If you haven’t noticed, it hasn’t rained in a very long time. I’m talking a real, long, soaking rain that would quench the thirst of …

Our Garden »

[18 Apr 2011 | 4 Comments | ]
Wildlife Spotlight: Texas Blind Snake

Being able to tell the difference between good and bad bugs and critters is an important skill for every gardener. There are many friends and …

Troubleshooting, Veggies »

[15 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Tips for Successful Squash

Have you tried growing squash only to wake up one morning to a wilty puddle of dead vegetable matter? You may already know who to …

Featured, Uncategorized, Veggies »

[11 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
One Happy Customer, by Spike Gillespie

Get an up close and personal look at one of our happy clients’ home gardens. From an idea to design to planted organic beds, this post’s guest author is one happy gardener! (Much to the dogs’ chagrin).

Recipes »

[7 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Fritatta Variation: A Recipe Using End of Season Greens

Fritatta. The word that cannot be spelled. It’s a great weeknight, last minute or planned ahead dinner. If you have chickens, you should have fritatta. …