We all groaned as Texas Native Plant Week launched with a record 101° after weeks of no rain. Still, it looks like we’re finally heading in the right direction, just in time for Texas Arbor Day on November 1. Possumhaw holly’s a drought-resilient small deciduous tree or shrub to add to our wildlife habitat list. | read more →
He didn’t know it, but John Dromgoole was one of my first garden mentors—via his Saturday morning radio program back then. So, when I did finally meet him and he jumped into the CTG regular lineup, I was awestruck. Later, in December 2019, we visited him and wife Jane at their home garden. David Stalker, | read more →
air date: October 12, 2024
Just in 10 years, we’ve seen water resources and wildlife numbers diminish. On the up side, gardeners have responded by choosing adaptable plants and avoiding pesticides. Explore the resourceful path that’s made a difference with Kirk Alston along with John and Jane Dromgoole, founders of The Natural Gardener. Daphne highlights wildlife pictures from our viewers, and Sonia Koschoreck, founder of The Monarch Sanctuary Project, shows how to scarify and stratify milkweed seeds for easy germination.
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.