Gardening
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Great Resources from your County Extension Office
Did you know that you have a team of county extension agents working each day of the week to serve people in their county? Honestly..their purpose is to provide FREE and HELPFUL resources for everyone. They want to help..that is… Continue reading
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Late August Rain
What a nice rain we had today! I woke to the sound of thunder and could not have been happier. It has been HOT and DRY here in east Texas for the last several weeks. My main job has been… Continue reading
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Attention Curious Gardeners: We had Fun at our Soils Class, More Classes Scheduled
Our first in-person class with a success. I have two more classes scheduled, I hope to see you soon! Continue reading
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July 1st is Canada Day! Canada and Peat Moss
Happy Canada Day gardening friends! Today marks the 159th anniversary of confederation for Canada. In other words- today commemorates the union of Canada’s territories. In honor of Canada, I wanted to write briefly about peat moss and Canada’s contribution of… Continue reading
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Edible Gardening and July Events
Do you grow a vegetable garden or have a fruit tree or two? Or do you keep a basil plant each summer to add to your cooking? Congratulations, you are an edible gardener! Wait, that doesn’t sound right. I should… Continue reading
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Panicle Hydrangeas
Yes, you can plant that hydrangea in the sun. Really, a hydrangea in the sun, are you sure? They all ask..but you can, IF it’s a panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata). These are the hydrangeas with large, usually white, football-shaped flowers.… Continue reading
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Attract Butterflies to your Garden
I would love for all neighborhoods to be filled with flowers and herbs where pollinators can flit, flutter, float and buzz around from plant to plant. The interesting thing about pollinators such as butterflies, is that they love all sunny… Continue reading
