New! The Corpus Christi Garden Book 2015! We now have the Corpus Christi Garden Book for sale. There have been three books prior to this one; 1949, 1970 & 1992. This … Read More
Resist The Temptation To Prune! Spring Flowers & Garden Prep
Prepare Your Spring Gardens! Now’s the time to prepare the soil with fresh compost and plan your garden layout. Sow seeds of root crops, ex. beets, carrots, radish and turnips. Don’t forget your leafy … Read More
Plant Hardy Trees & Shrubs Now! Winter Worn Tropicals – Thoughts On Winter Watering
No Need To Wait… Plant Hardy Trees And Shrubs Now! The roots of hardy plants grow during our cool months even though their leaves may be changing color or falling … Read More
Living Christmas Trees + Bugs On Your Garden Greens + A Cedar Elm Note
Our Thoughts On Living Christmas Trees: There are some great alternatives to cut Christmas trees. Norfolk Island Pines are one of the most popular because of their look. They are … Read More
How To Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh, Cold Damage, House Plants For The Holidays
What to do with cold damage on your plants: I have cold damage on my alternanthera and copper plant. It didn’t kill the plant, but it sure doesn’t look good. … Read More
How to Knock Out Brown Patch & Fire Ants
Brown Patch Fungus In Lawns With all the recent rains, cool nights and shorter days, lawns are prone to get fungus. Circular brown patches appear with some green blades in … Read More
James’ Chiltepin
James’ Chiltepin: “This lovely little pepper is either Heaven or Hell, depending on how much you use. Three to five adds great flavor to a stir-fry or roast or pot of … Read More
Oak tree caterpillars, rust on plumeria, success with pansies…
Oak Tree Caterpillars Be on the look-out for oak tree caterpillars in your oak trees. They cluster together in large groups feeding on the leaves of your trees or you … Read More
Beneficial Insects, Amaryllis & Paperwhite Bulbs
Impatiens & Wildflower Seeds Get ’em in the ground now! Plant Impatiens now for winter color in part sun to shade. They will give you show-stopping color into May of … Read More