by Greg Grant | Aug 4, 2021 | Greg's Ramblings
Fall gardening is essentially the opposite of spring gardening since the temperatures gradually go down instead of up. This means hot when you plant and cool when you pick. The order of succession for the crops planted is also the opposite. Since autumn in East...
by Greg Grant | Jul 16, 2021 | Greg's Ramblings
What child among us, or in us, doesn’t like picking out a pumpkin? And what baby boomer didn’t grow up hoping Linus would finally see the Great Pumpkin? And, who doesn’t wish they could grow their very own? It’s not easy in Texas, but it can be done. The key is...
by Greg Grant | Jul 9, 2021 | Greg's Ramblings
After a recent Greg Grant Gardens Facebook post on Vitex agnus-castus ‘Lecompte’ generated several comments about “invasiveness,” I thought a primer on natives, exotics, and invasives would be appropriate. First of all, what is a native? An adapted plant? One found...
by The Arbor Gate | Jul 9, 2021 | How To Videos
In February, we experienced Winter Storm Uri and it was followed by an extended period of rain. Ann Wheeler stopped by to discuss the status of our herb gardens and we discovered a few surprises.
by The Arbor Gate | Jun 17, 2021 | Garden, Video
The sun is out after a cold winter and wet spring. Now we’re all dealing with bugs and fungus, but don’t fret. Angela Chandler of The Garden Academy stopped by to help us get a plan for dealing with these trouble...
by Greg Grant | Jun 11, 2021 | Greg's Ramblings
COVID was a pain in the aster (and the arm). The snow and ice were pretty for a few pictures, then a non-electric mess. And the Big Freeze was nothing short of devastating for our precious plants and landscapes. The brown carnage was a sight to behold. Plants...
by Greg Grant | May 12, 2021 | Greg's Ramblings
Houston, we have a problem. And since we, as humans, are 100% of the problem and we, as gardeners, are fully complicit; it’s our duty and obligation to do something about it. And when I say “we,” I certainly include “me,” because believe me; I’ve done my damaging...
by developer | Apr 15, 2021 | Events
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by The Arbor Gate | Apr 8, 2021 | How To Videos
Do you struggle to keep your houseplants alive? We’ve all been there. Here are some surefire ways to kill a houseplant, and some tips on how to overcome these challenges.
by Bill Adams | Apr 8, 2021 | Garden
This year’s cool season garden might not have happened if it weren’t for a request from Margaret (wonderful mother-in-law) and an article she clipped on exotic radishes. It was just the stimulus a passionate horticulturist like me needed. Did I get carried away and...
