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Monthly Garden Guides

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

COVID-19 Update

March 26, 2020
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Now’s the Time for Food, Flowers, and Fresh Air

March 19, 2020

As we continue to monitor public health guidance and talk to our […]

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COVID-19 Update

March 13, 2020
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3 Steps to Great Grass

March 12, 2020

Spring is in full swing and everyone is ready to get their […]

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Pro Planting Tip: Not Too Deep!

February 20, 2020

Whether you are potting up new flowers for Spring or planting a […]

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Gardening for Newcomers with James Gill and Wyatt Page

February 13, 2020

We have a passion for teaching and seeing your gardening success, and […]

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Keith’s Swiss Chard Success Story

February 6, 2020

Last week Keith shared with me his Swiss Chard success story. Years […]

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Get Your Tools Sharpened!

January 30, 2020

Thanks to your appreciation for good sharp tools, tool sharpening is now […]

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Get Ready for Spring – James’ Tips for Lawns, Pruning, and Citrus

January 23, 2020

James Gill had his annual Get Ready for Spring garden talk here […]

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Grateful for 2019 and Excited for 2020!

December 26, 2019

We’re grateful for each other, our growers and suppliers, and most of […]

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A Sure Lift to the Spirits

December 19, 2019

Even though I love flowers in the garden all year long, for […]

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Quick Care Tips for Your Holiday Plants!

December 12, 2019

We love this time of year here in the garden center, and […]

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