Goodbye Ceanothus, Hello October

Autumnal rains have not returned as of yet, at least not with any vigor. It is…

Are Milkweeds Perennials or Annuals?

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Garden Fairies Are Busy in the Fall – Carol J. Michel

Garden fairies here! We are garden fairies and we see that Carol has not posted on…

Naturally Beautiful! | Central Texas Gardener

October 8, 2024 Naturally Beautiful! He didn’t know it, but John Dromgoole was one of my…

saving native seeds, with tim johnson of native plant trust

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A GUIDE TO NORTHEASTERN GARDENING: Feature Plant: Balloon Flower (Platycodon)

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14 of the Best Trees for Rocky Soil Gardens

September 30, 2024 by Ann While gardening can be relaxing and enjoyable, there can be plenty…

What To Plant With Butterfly Bush

The sun-loving butterfly bush, or buddleia, is well-known for its cone-shaped flower panicles that are vivid…

What Are The Environmental Benefits Of Green Landscaping

Green landscaping is gaining popularity as a means of achieving the goal of being more ecologically…

Summer-turning-to-fall garden – Digging

September 28, 2024 Summer still holds sway in Austin, but the light is mellower. The garden…