The passion flower vine is a favorite of Gulf Fritillary butterflies (Agraulis vanillae) and host plant for their young caterpillars. I captured these shots at Buchanan’s Native Plants nursery last… [Read More] about Gulf Fritillary Butterflies and Caterpillars
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The Ground Up is Taking Root
Last month I visited The Ground Up – Houston’s new powerhouse in organic soils, compost and mulch. I first saw them at an OHBA event this spring. They’re marketing is… [Read More] about The Ground Up is Taking Root
Save a Tree and a Job with Treegator®
Saving trees just got easier with Treegator®. Treegator® is designed to properly water a newly planted tree or shrub by slowly and evenly providing deep water saturation directly to the… [Read More] about Save a Tree and a Job with Treegator®
Drought is worst ever for Houston
Worst drought ever? According to John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist and professor of atmospheric sciences at Texas A&M University: “These statistics rank the current drought as the most severe… [Read More] about Drought is worst ever for Houston
VIDEO: Brewing Moo Poo Compost Tea
I love brewing and using Authentic Haven Brand Moo Poo tea. It is so easy to make and it does wonders for your garden. This video shows you how simple… [Read More] about VIDEO: Brewing Moo Poo Compost Tea
Macro Monday: Butterfly and the Mexican Torch Flower
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) is now blooming and attracting butterflies. I planted these from seed. You can find them at Botanical Interests and Olivebarn.com. The plants are about 4-5 feet… [Read More] about Macro Monday: Butterfly and the Mexican Torch Flower
P. Allen Smith’s Container Garden Contest
There is still time to enter the contest! Deadline for submissions is July 1, 2011 (Extented to) July 30, 2011. To enter, visit the P. Allen Smith’s Platinum collection page…. [Read More] about P. Allen Smith’s Container Garden Contest
Canning Tomatoes from the Garden
Canning tomatoes? The very thought of canning anything causes me a little (ok more than a little) discomfort. Why you ask? I worry about eating something contaminated. What if I make… [Read More] about Canning Tomatoes from the Garden
Vegetable Garden Update: Spring 2011
The vegetable garden is struggling this year. We are dealing with an unprecedented drought this spring and now temperatures have hit 105 for the past two days. Fortunately my tomatoes… [Read More] about Vegetable Garden Update: Spring 2011
Wordless Wednesday: Blue Jay’s Got the Blues
Macro Monday: The Art of the Waterlily
Tropical waterlies are in full bloom now in my stock tank water garden. Nymphaea ‘Lindsey Woods’ is smiling up at the Texas sun and basking in the heat. What a… [Read More] about Macro Monday: The Art of the Waterlily
Mama Sparrow Tends Her Nest with Gusto
Mama sparrow must be exhausted. She’s been feeding her two little ones every 10-15 mintues in this 95 degree heat. She’s good at her job! She finds foods and returns… [Read More] about Mama Sparrow Tends Her Nest with Gusto