Frostweed (Verbesina virginica)
Frostweed is a truly unique plant, highly-prized by gardeners for its loveliness and for its allure to beneficial pollinators and wildlife.
01Dec
01Dec
How Corny Dogs Get to Your Plate
Raise your hand if you attend the State Fair of Texas mostly for the corny dogs. Ah, you see? You aren’t alone!
01Dec
Carefree Winter Containers
The front porch should be as inviting in the dreary winter days as it is in the spring, and fresh and lively containers are a wonderful way to say “welcome.”
01Dec
Caring for A Christmas Cactus After The Holidays
The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a popular winter blooming houseplant from Brazil. Many people buy or are given one in late fall and then are not sure how to care for it the rest of the year.
21Nov
Jill Stone Community Garden Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
By DCMG Kay McKinnis
On Sunday, October 30th after our regular work session, gardeners and friends got together for a potluck luncheon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Jill Stone Garden at Temple Emanu-El! It was a beautiful day, with good food and great company! We are lucky that we have grown since those first...
20Nov
Farmers Branch Community Garden
Farmers Branch Community Garden includes 60 individual garden plots plus an orchard, herb garden, and butterfly garden
01Nov
Plant of the Month – Mexican Bush Sage
Mexican Bush Sage is a perennial in the salvia group of flowering shrubs.
01Nov
Winterizing Your Landscape
As fall comes and temperatures moderate, it’s more fun to get out in our yards and landscapes and perform tasks we postponed during the heat of late summer.
24Oct
Aphids Invade North Texas Trees
Aphids Invade North Texas Trees
15Oct
Raincatcher’s Garden of Midway Hills
Raincatcher’s Garden of Midway Hills is one of two Dallas County Master Gardener (DCMG) research, education, and demonstration projects.
