GARDEN GUILT- Part Three - Gardening is not supposed to be depressing. I felt like a garden slacker;I could only see the jobs I hadn’t finished, and it wasn’t fun anymore. Until I Found the... Read More →
How to Help Monarchs - Monarch butterflies have been in a steady decline for years and recently the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified the monarch as endangered. Habitat loss, climate change,... Read More →
The Root Less Traveled - Here are some “quick wins” for the fall garden. These seeds are fast germinators, they mature quickly and, some chilly nights will actually enhance their flavor. There’s no need to... Read More →
Spring Blooming Bulbs to Plant in Autumn - Oxblood (Schoolhouse) lilies, Red Spider lilies and Rain lilies are or will soon be popping up, but this article isn’t about them. Put these bulbs on your “Plant in Spring”... Read More →
Blue Star- Wildflower of the Month - Blue Star – Dogbane Family (Apocynaceae) Amsonia spp. Region: 1 through 10 (Ellis Co is in Region 4)Size: 1 – 4 feetBlooms: April – November, Perennial Amsonia is stiffly upright,... Read More →
September in the Garden - “It’s September”… what needs to be done? PLANTING Plant these fall vegetables now: beets, carrots, “greens” (mustard, collard, turnip), kale, lettuce, radishes and spinach. Lawn establishment using warm-season grasses such... Read More →
Flame-Proof Perennials - By definition, perennial plants live for more than two years. Annual plants complete their life cycle in one year, while biennial plants require two years. There are perennial plants which... Read More →
Chile Peppers for August - You’re probably as tired of talking about the hot weather as I am. So, let’s talk about some wonderful plants that love the long hot summers of the Southwest and... Read More →
Having what it takes to become a Master Gardener - Ellis County Master Gardeners hosted an informal Meet & Greet for those interested in taking the Intern training for 2023. The group met on Tuesday evening, the 26th, at First... Read More →