by gravitydigital | Sep 17, 2023 | Garden
Autumn is a second spring in Texas and coincides with the leaving of the delicate ruby-throated hummingbirds and the arrival of the tough-as-nails oxblood lilies. Oxblood lilies (Rhodophiala bifida), also known as schoolhouse lilies, have the same growth cycle as red...
by Greg Grant | Sep 11, 2023 | Garden, Greg's Ramblings
A new day is dawning (literally) in Arcadia. After almost 30 years of waiting and 20 years of thinning and annual controlled burns, I recently had my eight-acre loblolly pine forest behind the house logged from thousands of trees to around 200. But WHY (says you, my...
by Greg Grant | Sep 10, 2023 | Garden, Uncategorized
During the scorching heat and arid conditions that often accompany East Texas summers, our beloved shade trees face a significant challenge in maintaining their health and vigor. As guardians of beauty and cooler temperatures, these trees need our thoughtful care to...
by Greg Grant | Aug 27, 2023 | Garden
Efficient irrigation is one of the key Earth-Kind practices for conserving water in the landscape. Low-volume irrigation systems (sometimes referred to as drip or trickle irrigation) are among the most effective means of achieving significant water savings. Despite...
by Greg Grant | Aug 20, 2023 | Garden, Uncategorized
Folks, it has been hot and miserable. Especially in and around my old farmhouse. Energy conservation and environmental quality are among the most critically important issues of our time. Global warming and the greenhouse effect are becoming familiar terms used to...
by Greg Grant | Aug 13, 2023 | Garden
Folks, in case you haven’t noticed, it has been exceptionally hot and dry. During most summers in Texas, water is the limiting factor in growing and keeping gardens, landscapes, and lawns alive. This time of the year generally divides us into two distinct groups:...
