by Angela Chandler | Feb 5, 2026 | Garden
The Upper Gulf Coast experiences occasional hard freezes each winter. Every few years, we have a freeze that can last a few days to a week. This crushing cold can exceed normal expectations, and we see more damage to our gardens than our normal freezes, so we need a...
by Angela Chandler | Feb 21, 2025 | Garden
Irish potatoes are not the most efficient crop we can grow in the vegetable garden. They take several months to reach maturity and have a lower rate of return than many other crops. They are not difficult to grow, but we do have to put in some effort to grow a...
by Greg Grant | Jan 24, 2025 | Garden, Greg's Ramblings
The dormant season is the perfect time to plant fruit and nut trees in East Texas. With the cooler temperatures, planting now allows trees to develop strong roots before spring growth begins. If you’ve ever considered adding fruit or nut trees to your landscape, now...
by The Arbor Gate | Jan 17, 2025 | Garden
Reposted from The Woodlands Tree Experts! Download their January Newsletter with timely tips. As we step into January, it’s the perfect time to give your trees and landscape the care they need to thrive. Whether it’s expert tree trimming, essential tree pruning, or...
by Angela Chandler | Oct 10, 2024 | Garden
By Angela Chandler – The Garden Academy Fall on the Gulf Coast is sometimes referred to as our “second Spring”. In reality, it is the beginning of our best, and longest gardening season. Rainfall is more frequent, and evaporation is reduced. Temperatures are easier...
by Greg Grant | Oct 6, 2024 | Garden, Greg's Ramblings
One of the most delightful and resilient spring-flowering bulbs to grace East Texas gardens is the summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum). Despite its misleading common name, this charming perennial blooms in early spring, not summer. Known for its delicate white,...
