Gardening

On my online Nextdoor app for Friendswood, I see people asking what they can do for entertainment while in self-quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic. My response was get out …

 Longer days and the first new flowers poking through – spring is here! This is the perfect time to plan for our next growing season. If you’re new to gardening …

Amaryllis is a popular bulb that has been providing stellar performances in many local landscapes over the past few weeks. Few flowering bulbs can surpass the stately beauty of the …

April is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoor garden, especially when you and your family have quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is fortunate that landscapes have transitioned …

Question: Is it really possible to grow a pineapple from the top portion of a fresh pineapple purchased from the grocery store? Answer: Pineapples are easy and fun to grow …

While gardeners love flowers for the beauty they provide to the home landscape, few gardeners grow flowers for eating. That’s a shame because many flowers are edible in addition to …

 After a cold winter, most gardeners are anxious to be outside and get their hands in the dirt. It’s time to think about waking up the garden for the new …

The Master Gardener volunteers sponsored a spring plant last month at the Rodeo Area at the County Fairgrounds. The Master Gardeners will conduct a clearance sale of citrus trees from …

The first day of spring will arrive in two weeks (on Thursday, March 19, at 10:50 p.m.). From a gardening perspective, the exact timing of “spring” is less precise. The …