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: November 2, 2024
Are monarch butterflies in danger of extinction? Monika Maeckle of the Texas Butterfly Ranch explores the history and controversy in her book, The Monarch Butterfly Migration: Its Rise and Fall. Three Studio Balcones landscape architects create pocket prairies in their own small yards. Entomologist Wizzie Brown notes a new pest: muhly grass mealybug and explains how to prep patio containers to come indoors for winter. Herbalist Leighla Molina makes fire cider to ease winter’s coughs and colds.
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.
