James is retired these days, but he loves talking plants! We’re excited to have him back for a garden talk this Saturday, May 6th to discuss ideas for using tough … Read More
The Original Bird Feeders…PLANTS!
April is National Gardening Month, this Friday is National Gardening Day, and it’s also the time of year when a huge number of migrating birds are making their way through … Read More
Stop and Smell the Roses (and other plants too!)
We’ve been blown away by the amazing Spring blooms at Gill’s this week! We’re always on the go, but no plant person can resist stopping to smell fresh roses or … Read More
Good Bones for Your Landscape
We’ve been talking to lots of local gardeners who are totally rethinking their landscapes this year. After 2 cold winters in a row, you might be wanting more cold-tolerant plants. … Read More
Flower Power! Tips for the Best Spring Blooms
Nothing says Spring like planting flowers! Our South Texas climate gives us lots of options for blooms through the Spring and Summer. Here are our tips for timing, planting, and … Read More
Top 5 Gardening Must Do’s for March 2023
Spring is here!! Look around and you’ll see lots of happy and healthy plants enjoying the sunshine and putting on fresh new growth. We hope you feel the same way! … Read More
Garden Talk this Sat! Planting to Support Our Local Ecosystem with Sara Jose
Our February garden talks wrap up this Saturday, 2/25/23 at 10am! Join us here at Gill’s for Planting to Support Our Local Ecosystem with Sara Jose, Preserve Manager at the … Read More
Garden Talk this Sat! Re-Thinking Your Landscape: Smart Choices for South Texas with Kathy Hubner
The Gill’s Garden Talk series continues this Saturday, 2/11/23 at 10am! Join us for Re-Thinking Your Landscape: Smart Choices for South Texas with Kathy Hubner, professional Landscape Designer here at … Read More
Gabe’s Garden at Windsor Park Elementary School
Back in late December, Gill’s had the pleasure of donating the planting of a new pollinator garden at Windsor Park Elementary School for kids, parents, and teachers to enjoy this … Read More
Start Veggie Seeds Now for a Spring Harvest
Spring in South Texas starts around February 15th – only 33 days away! We may or may not have another cold snap ahead of us, but it’s time to start planning … Read More