Vinca a.k.a. Periwinkle is one the best summer flowers you can grow when planted at the right time and with a few extra steps to insure success. First, wait for … Read More
Texas Tarragon
Whether you call it Texas Tarragon, Mexican Mint Marigold, or Tagetes lucida, I call it an absolute beauty for fragrance, flavor, and color every South Texas Autumn! Known for its liquorish anise … Read More
Geraniums – One of My Favorites!!
It is time to get all your fall flowers planted before the days become shorter and weather gets cooler. October is the perfect month to transition your flowers for a … Read More
Marigolds and Día de los Muertos
Nothing says Fall like a bed of beautiful orange and yellow marigolds. We try to plant them every fall in front of the Alameda Store for a show- stopping pop … Read More
Marigolds & Mums!
Oh my goodness, our nurseries are filling up with beautiful mums & marigolds! Marigolds come in oranges and yellows and grow to around 10″-15″ tall. They love the sun and … Read More
Sweet Peas!
This sign outside a Dublin flower shop reminded me it’s time to plant my favorite flower, Sweet pea! Sweet peas are the official flower for April and very easy to … Read More
Plan Ahead for Fall Color
Fall will be here before you know it! So now’s the time to prepare your beds for fresh Fall color. We have garden mums, marigolds, dianthus and petunias, and we’ll … Read More
Fall Is Wildflower Time
That first cool front in September sure does feel good. And with the new season comes new flowers and time to get back outside and garden. In south Texas September … Read More
Crazy About Crotons!
Of the many great reasons to live in South Texas, one of my favorites is we get to enjoy the tropical splendor of colorful plants from temperate regions of the … Read More
Living With Snakes + Time For Vinca?
Living With Snakes First and foremost, I want to say that gardeners should love snakes! Snakes are a very important part of our ecosystem, and they keep away rats, mice, … Read More