Confessions of a Frugal Gardener
As an avid proponent of not throwing away anything that has a useful second life, I created and give a talk on the subject as a member of the Dallas
12Apr
12Apr
Perennial Primer
The term perennial is used to describe a plant that lives for many years. While some plants may live only a few years, others may persist for decades.
11Apr
Prize Winner Back From Trip of a Lifetime
Dallas County Master Gardener, Kim Aman, aka “Farmer Kim,” has returned home from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the overwintering
04Apr
R&B1 Urban County Farm
R&B1 Urban County Farm is one of two research, education, and demonstration gardens managed by Dallas County
04Apr
How can I control fire ants?
Fire ants can’t be eliminated entirely because it’s not possible to treat all areas that are infested. The goal of current integrated pest management programs is to suppress fire ants as much as possible with biological control methods and use insecticides only where it is economically and environmentally justifiable to do so.
02Apr
Plant of the Month: Glossy Abelia Kaleidoscope
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’ is an evergreen shrub in mild climates, a deciduous shrub in colder winter.
26Mar
Step aside Boxwood…here comes Distilium
“Distylium: The best shrub you’ve never heard of" is a quote in an article in the Tallassee Democrat by a Leon County
18Mar
Introducing Dallas County’s New Horticulture Agent
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dallas County’s new Horticultural Agent, Katerina Velasco Graham,
15Mar
How Her Garden Grows: Lyn Snyder
Lyn Snyder and her garden are inspirations for anyone starting out in gardening. She didn’t grow up with gardening
12Mar
Bring Your Own Shovel Plant Sale
So you’re asking yourself, what the heck is a “Bring Your Own Shovel Plant Sale”? It’s a way to rescue perennials, shrubs, and bulbs before they are destroyed
