Focus on a Native: Prairie Larkspur
Prairie Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum) is an erect perennial wildflower native to the Texas Hill Country. Plants found growing naturally in the region may belong to one of three subspecies, distinguished by their flower color and number of blossoms.
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Herb of the Month - Mint
Mint is one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow in Central Texas. With its refreshing aroma, vigorous growth, and countless culinary uses, it remains a favorite among both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether you're harvesting fresh leaves for tea, cocktails, and cooking or adding a pollinator-friendly plant to your garden, mint can thrive in Central Texas when given the right care and growing conditions.
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Tips from the Garden
I like gardening -- it's a place where I find myself when I need to lose myself. ~Alice Sebold~*
It’s that time of year again, relaxing in the garden in the early mornings and evenings, and -- preparing the yard and gardens for the heat of summer in South Central Texas! For the next three to four months, keep all of your plants, inside and outside, well hydrated. With recent glorious rains Mother Nature is helping us with that.
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Creepy Crawlers
All new world screwworm flies are blow flies, but not all blow flies are new world screwworm flies. New world screwworm is a particular species of blow fly. With new world screwworm being the hot topic of the day- month? year?- I thought I would expand out to the larger grouping of blow flies.
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Veggies, Q&As, and Native Plants
Happenings and Harvests in the Veggie Garden
A weekly log of veggie garden activities
Native Plant Gallery
Visit our gallery of native plants--and Go Native!