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WHAT TO PLANT IN MAY
The temperatures rise during May, it’s the perfect time to start planting warm-season vegetables that thrive in our heat and soil...

Marlene Byndon
May 282 min read
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RAIN BARREL HARVESTING
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it might as well fall from the sky. A rain barrel is a great way to save money, conserve water, and...

Marlene Byndon
Apr 252 min read
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MONARCH MIGRATION
In March, Monarch butterflies move through Texas, laying eggs before they die. They search for milkweed to lay their eggs on, as Monarch...

Marlene Byndon
Mar 282 min read
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PREPARE YOUR LAWN FOR SPRING
After a long and harsh winter season, rejuvenating your lawn and landscaping is essential to ensure its health and vitality come spring....

Marlene Byndon
Feb 243 min read
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REDISCOVER ROSES
Don’t be afraid to plant roses in the winter! You can plant roses if the ground isn’t frozen. The best time is when temperatures are...

Marlene Byndon
Jan 302 min read
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ALL ABOUT CARDINALS
Cardinals are classified as common and abundant in Texas, where they are found throughout all parts of the state, particularly in the...

Marlene Byndon
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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GARDENING TASK LIST FOR FALL
Leave the Leaves! Fallen leaves get a bad rap, but they’re really helpful to a garden’s ecosystem. It’s good to leave some leaves where...

Marlene Byndon
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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PASSIONATE FOR PRERNNIALS
The term perennial is used to describe a plant that lives for many years. While some plants may live only a few years, others may persist...

Marlene Byndon
Oct 25, 20246 min read
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FALL IN LOVE WITH FALL PLANTING!
September is a great time to plant vegetables and flowers to enjoy as the temperatures cool down and the leaves begin to fall. Wondering...

Marlene Byndon
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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WILD SUNFLOWERS ARE HEAD TURNERS
In north Texas, wild sunflowers are everywhere along the highway, and many are in construction sites, farms, and raised beds. Of course,...

Marlene Byndon
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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GO NATIVE!
If you're looking to enhance the beauty of your landscape and find a plant that can withstand the Texas heat, consider the stunning array...

Marlene Byndon
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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EARTHWORMS IN THE GARDEN, OH MY!
Are earthworms good for the garden? To answer the question, we must first understand what an earthworm is. Earthworms are small,...

Marlene Byndon
May 29, 20242 min read
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BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES
Butterflies are delicate and beautiful, and they love to sip the nectar from flowers that are just as colorful as their vibrant wings. If...

Marlene Byndon
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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ACCESSIBLE GARDENING
Gardening is one of those hobbies you can enjoy your entire life, but as you grow older, some of the physical tasks required to manage...

Marlene Byndon
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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LET'S TALK ABOUT BLUEBIRDS!
Did you know we have three species of bluebirds in Texas? In the eastern half of the state, we have breeding eastern bluebirds, and in...

Marlene Byndon
Feb 28, 20241 min read
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GARDENING IS FOR CHILDREN TOO!
Spring is just around the corner, and children will want to get outside, climb trees, throw rocks, and have fun. Why not introduce your...

Marlene Byndon
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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THE LEGEND OF THE POINSETTIA
Juanita was a little girl who lived in the small village of San Pancho, Mexico hundreds of years ago. Juanita's family were farmers and...

Marlene Byndon
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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TO TRASH OR NOT TO TRASH, THAT IS THE QUESTION!
Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for our future generations. It is good for the environment since...

Marlene Byndon
Nov 27, 20231 min read
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN
In Ireland, we find the use of vegetables to scare away evil spirits. It is believed that on October 31, which became Halloween over...

Marlene Byndon
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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FALLING FOR MARIGOLDS
You can’t venture into a big box store, nurseries or pass a flower-loving gardener’s yard without seeing marigolds this time of year. It...

Marlene Byndon
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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