In the Vegetable Garden – December 2018
By Patty Leander Old Man Winter showed up with a vengeance this year. The first freeze of the winter season came early and hit hard, dropping to 28° on the … Continue Reading →
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Science of Agriculture – Youth Event, Eat a Rainbow
by Evelyn Hootkins Science of Agriculture celebrated a milestone this year; October 18, 2018, marked the 10th anniversary of the Master Gardeners participating in this youth event. Held at the … Continue Reading →
In the Vegetable Garden – November 2018
As much as we all appreciate a good soaking, October’s numerous days of constant rain and cloudy skies sure put a damper on our fall plantings. The shorter days of autumn tend to slow growth anyway, and days upon days of sunless skies practically brings new sprouts to a halt — and that’s if the seeds didn’t get washed away in the first place. Hopefully we’ll have some warm and sunny days this month so we can dry out, replant and tidy up. Continue Reading →
Some Straw Bale Gardening Pros and Cons
I used four hay bales this spring, each one having two tomato plants. Two were put up against our wooden back fence, in the back area of one of my … Continue Reading →
In the Vegetable Garden – October 2018
By Patty Leander Photos by Patty and Bruce Leander Let the planting continue! After a hot, Hot, HOT summer, the rains arrived and temperatures moderated. It doesn’t always coincide as … Continue Reading →
In the Vegetable Garden – September, 2018
We don’t know when it will get here, but we know it’s coming. I’m talking about fall – you know, that time of year when we can wave goodbye and good riddance to 100-degree days and can count on cooler temperatures, more generous and reliable rainfall, and fewer issues with pests and disease. And if we start planting now we can look forward to healthy, home-grown harvests for the holiday season. Continue Reading →
Growing Pears in Central Texas
Fruit trees require a certain number of chill hours to produce adequate fruit, and the Central Texas region falls in the low-medium range for chill hours. Continue Reading →
In the Vegetable Garden – August, 2018
At this time of year I love my vegetable garden first thing in the morning when plants are fresh and perky, yet I am ready to yank it all out when I see it in the late afternoon — wilted and droopy, begging for mercy. Like a good little gardener, I plant my vegetables in full sun, which takes a toll on summer plantings when our intense, hundred-degree days roll around. Continue Reading →
In the Vegetable Garden – July, 2018
by Patty Leander photos by Bruce Leander We have officially transitioned from warm season to hot season which leaves little to do in the vegetable garden that doesn’t involve heat, … Continue Reading →
Easy Composting with Worms!
June 9, 2018, Master Gardener Compost Specialist, Tommie Clayton, gave a talk at the Zilker Park Botanical Gardens on composting with worms. Many have asked for a copy of her presentation, and she has graciously offered up a pdf version. Continue Reading →
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