A bit on the gangly side, and somewhat depleted by drought, native Drummond’s aster stretches wide open stems to welcome hop-scotching bees in my garden. Butterflies and other pollinators should be here, too, but extended heat and drought have seriously downsized the crowds. For years, harsh climate has impacted all our wildlife, but the hot | read more →
Many of us have grown tomatoes or lettuce, but growing our very own oyster mushrooms is a big, delicious deal. So, this week, Angel Schatz, one of the organizers behind the Central Texas Mycological Society, drops a few facts behind fungi–how they benefit the soil and our plants–and why they pop up after rain in | read more →
air date: October 26, 2024
Learn how to grow edible mushrooms from spent mushroom blocks, forage wild mushrooms safely, and why these fungi benefit our soil with Angel Schatz from the Central Texas Mycological Society. Young Army Veteran Lenny West finds his passionate mission in growing food for the Killeen/Temple community. Make stylish trellises on a budget with Daphne Richards. Protect succulents in winter with Carder Nastri’s tips for ground plants and containers.
This month's tips for how to care for your plants, pruning, fertilizing, lawn care, and preping for your garden. Read the entire to do list.
