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Video Tips

Wyatt’s Planting Basics [VIDEO]

March 18, 2021

Since the freeze, we’ve all been busy cleaning up, waiting […]

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Citrus Tree Planting Guide [VIDEO]

March 11, 2021

Many citrus trees around the Coastal Bend appear damaged after […]

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Freeze Remedy: Palm Trees [VIDEO]

February 25, 2021

Several varieties of palm trees likely suffered damage in the […]

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Freeze Remedy: How to Save Philodendrons

February 23, 2021
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Freeze Remedy: Initial Assessments

February 23, 2021
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Grow Food Everywhere – James Gill’s Intro to Container Gardening

February 11, 2021

You can grow food just about anywhere in just about […]

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Gardening Blog Archive

James’ Watering Recommendations for Fall and Winter

November 11, 2021

S l o w  d o w n watering for established trees, […]

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Top 5 Must-Do’s for November!

November 3, 2021

November in South Texas is all about spending time outdoors and gathering […]

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November Garden Guide

November 1, 2021

Plant Vegetable Seeds Beets, carrot, garlic, lettuce, mustard, onion, parsley, radish, Swiss chard, […]

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B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Container) Party at Gill’s This Saturday

October 28, 2021

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Container) Party Do you have an empty pot […]

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All Green Salad with Mexican Mint Marigold Vinaigrette

October 21, 2021

Mexican Mint Marigold is one of my favorite plants – they’re tough, […]

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Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees

October 8, 2021

We are lucky that we can garden year-round here in South Texas, […]

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Pink Roses for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 7, 2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and a great time to plant […]

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Grandpa Brown’s Multiplying Onions

September 23, 2021

Last week, local Skidmore farmer Allen Hudson brought in a batch of […]

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Any Minute Now – Be Ready for Fall Hummingbird Migration

September 16, 2021

We’re starting to see Ruby-throated hummingbirds make their way through for the […]

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Don’t Miss Your Window to Plant Tomatoes

September 9, 2021

Tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but you need […]

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September Garden Guide

September 1, 2021

Plant September is vegetable and seed month. There are numerous selections of […]

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Plant Something Interesting – Rare Seeds from Baker Creek

August 26, 2021

We are so happy to welcome Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds back to […]

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