As the scorching Texas summer starts to fade away, it’s time to embrace the vibrant colors and flavors of fall in your own backyard. Texas gardeners, get ready to dig in because this guide will help you create a bountiful garden filled with the best fall vegetables to plant in the Lone Star State. With…
Monarch butterflies happen to be one of the most loved butterflies and easily the most observed butterfly in North America. One amazing challenge of Monarch butterflies is that they have been making their annual migration to and from Mexico for as long as we can think of. However, not all Monarchs travel to and from…
Late July, August, and September is the fall migration time for hummingbirds as they travel back to Mexico and Central America. This is the perfect time to make sure that you have an abundance of hummingbird plants for the smallest of the bird species. These plants not only help the hummingbirds, but they also provide…
Birds love birdbaths! Watching birds splash around in the water and enjoy a drink is extremely satisfying. Even my dogs love to sit at the window and watch the birds play in the water. I want to give you some inspiration to create a birdbath or two so that you can enjoy them from the…
Basil is one of America’s most beloved herbs. Many people use basil in the kitchen for tasty dishes, it is easy to grow, and has relatively few pests and diseases. Basil comes in a multitude of flavors. Many people refer to basil as “the king of the herbs”. Basil has many uses in culinary dishes,…
I don’t know about you but, I am always on the hunt for a plant that I don’t have to fuss over. Porterweed happens to be one of my top 10 favorite plants of all time. I love this plant! It is almost worry free with little maintenance to it. I have been growing it…
