Lots of folks will find freeze damage on some of their favorite tropical blooming succulents. Neglecting these damaged plants may not mean the end of them, but most of us … Read More
Looking for the Best… Always!
About this time of year, every year, we visit our Texas plant growers. This year we took them Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies, as a thank you for shipping us … Read More
Freeze? No Problem!
The last few months have given us a roller coaster ride of weather events. Freezes, snow, record wind chills, sleet; winter has been much like…winter. We are all itching to get outside and start our gardening but perhaps a little leery of planting.
Thank Goodness for Our “Numbers People”!
No, numbers aren’t the most glamorous part of a successful garden center, restaurant or sporting goods store. It’s the plants, food and surf boards. That’s why we shop in those … Read More
Freeze Alert! (January 2-3, 2018)
Looks like we will be seeing some cold temperatures, probably upper 20’s, on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Having already been through some cold snaps this winter, your plants should have already slowed their metabolism, … Read More
Myer Lemons: Best Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe
This year for Christmas we mailed 9 boxes of Myer lemons to family & friends around the country with our favorite lemon yogurt cake recipe. The Myer lemon is native … Read More
Joey’s Patio Cheer!
Joey, who works with us at Gill’s, wanted some color on his front porch to greet visitors. He lives in an apartment so space is limited. He loves purple and … Read More
Fun Time at The San Antonio Botanical Gardens!
Sally and I recently tripped up to “San Antone” to celebrate my sister Marie’s 70th. So much to see and do, but since all three of us are “plant people”, … Read More
Brilliant Blooms with Geraniums!
We just received a nice selection of geraniums for last minute planting in your garden for the holidays! Ours are the zonal “Fantasia” variety with large ball shaped clusters of … Read More