Transform your overgrown fruit trees into thriving sources of abundance with our guide detailing 7 simple steps. Uncover essential pruning techniques to bolster tree health, optimize fruit production, and maintain a manageable orchard. This concise guide empowers gardeners to achieve luscious growth and generous harvests with ease.

Explore the key to successful fruit tree planting in Austin's Hill Country with our guide. Learn the optimal planting seasons, top fruit tree varieties, and essential care tips to ensure a bountiful garden in Texas's distinctive climate. Ideal for gardeners at any level. Discover more for a lush, fruitful garden!

Dive into October gardening in Central Texas with our latest guide! Discover the best vegetables, herbs, and companion plants to sow this month, and get insider tips on tasks to optimize your garden's potential. From nurturing broccoli and fava beans to anticipating a salad season, Central Texas gardeners are in for a fruitful fall.

September paints a picture of hope and rejuvenation for our gardens. As the sweltering summer heat gracefully makes way for a welcoming warmth, it's an invitation for all gardening aficionados to embark on a new planting journey.

This August Central Texas growing guide is tailored to the unique conditions of Zone 8b. This time of year the scorching heat and occasional drought can pose challenges for gardening, but with the right choices, you can still create a bountiful and sustainable oasis.

Discover the ultimate guide to growing delicious cherry tomatoes in Central Texas. This comprehensive blog post provides expert tips on selecting the right varieties, special pruning techniques, trellising methods, and essential factors for success in Zone 8b gardening.

Unlock the secrets to thriving okra cultivation in Central Texas with our comprehensive guide to Zone 8b gardening in the scorching summer heat.

The top 15 vegetables to grow in the Texas heat…

Most North Americans have laid their garden to rest come December, but in Central Texas spring garden prep is in full swing, and in most cases, we are still able to transplant and direct sow even more garden veggies. Did someone say ‘salad’?!

Growing arugula in Central Texas is one of the most rewarding experiences in the garden. Even though it’s listed as a cool season vegetable, you can successfully grow this leafy green almost year-round in zone 8b. Discover how this cool season vegetable is a rock star in Texas gardens and kitchens.

Learn the practical uses of cinnamon for plant health. Keeping a large bottle on hand is much cheaper than many of the fungicides on the market. Explore the benefits of cinnamon in the garden!

Fall is one of the best times to plant perennials, shrubs, trees and vines but what about vegetables? Surprisingly, even with a short, final warm season, you can successfully grow a productive Fall garden in Austin, Texas with a little preparation- think of it as a mini-spring season.

Eggplants are one of the most beautiful, easiest fruits to grow in the garden. With an abundance of nutritious value and flavors, I encourage you to try a few varieties this summer!

Starting a garden in a small space is not only fun but beneficial to your health.

If you have access to a rooftop, balcony or patio you have the space to grow organic, fresh produce and create your own private oasis.

It’s June in the garden and In order to maximize your time I would not recommend starting seeds for a summer garden. Your best bet is to buy seedlings at a local organic nursery that you trust. Because the pests and heat are taking a toll on the rest of your garden you want to ensure your newly planting seedlings have a strong start once planted so make sure to choose the healthiest options.

Echinacea is a low maintenance, sturdy and drought tolerant perennial that releases a pop of color in the garden. Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is an important source of nectar for butterflies, bees and birds. Its compact growth habit makes it the perfect border plant for your seasonal edibles.

I find summer to be the most rewarding time in the garden but it also takes a little more effort to maintain plant health and production when you are battling the heat and increased number of pests. But don’t let this discourage you! The summer is a great time to pull up your garden knickers and learn a thing or two. I leave every summer season with new knowledge to take into the next year. Now, pull out your journal and get ready to enjoy your garden!

Wild Spring Onions-Allium drummondii and Allium canadense are found all over North America. Because most wild onions grow in clusters it makes them easier to identify if you happen upon them.

Figuring out what to plant and when, can feel daunting but there is still time to get those seeds and plants in the ground. April is the perfect time to add color and native pollinator plants to accompany and strengthen the success of your spring vegetable garden.

Because we sit on a fault line of environments here in Austin, Texas it’s ok to get out of your comfort zone to experiment and try new plants this season. Keep reading to see what steps you can take this month to prepare your new spring garden.

February is a crucial month for planning, prepping and planting your vegetables for a successful harvest in the spring. Learn what vegetables you can plant in February in Austin, Texas, zone 8b.

European NightCrawlers are my favorite breed of earthworm to add to the garden. This garden powerhouse worm loosens, mixes, fertilizes and distributes important microbes into the soil so your plants can thrive…