James and I have a small courtyard off our kitchen and master bath, thanks to an architect friend’s brilliant idea some 20 years ago. Once construction was complete, James laid … Read More
Fall Is Wildflower Planting Time
That first cool front in fall sure does feel good, and with the new season comes new flowers and time to get back outside and garden. In South Texas September and … Read More
Food for Our Hummingbirds!
Whether your hummingbirds are just passing through or they’re residents to our area, you can be sure they’re hungry! Hummingbirds are most attracted to orange & red blooming plants with … Read More
Bees In Action At Gill’s!
Because we have a lot of flowers and reservoirs of water at Gill’s, we also have a wonderfully large population of butterflies, dragonflies and bees. This past 4th of July, … Read More
Bee Friendly!
You may have asked yourself at some point in your botanical endeavors, what makes the plant world go around, especially for blooming plants? Bees are the answer, and are undeniably … Read More
Hamelia (aka Firebush): Another Winning Landscape Plant!
Left: Hamelia Patens; Center: Lime Sizzler Hamelia What a great diverse shrub for the landscape. Super easy to grow, drought tolerant, and they are another hummingbird favorite! Firebush comes in … Read More
Hummer Update!
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, a local gardener shared these words regarding the hummingbird migration that is beginning now. We are passing them along to you. Good advice….thank you … Read More
Another Favorite Fall Vine!
Mexican Flame Vine is a wonderful vine with a long blooming period until the first good frost. It has deep green leaves back-dropping beautiful orange daisy flowers. Very easy to … Read More
Success With Backyard Chickens
Having backyard chickens in urban neighborhoods is becoming more of a trend with each changing of (gardening) seasons. While many may think that having some hens running amuck in their … Read More