Managing Weeds in the Garden
By Melinda Myers
No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These...
MASTER GARDENERS: Fall gardening in West Texas
By John Cappadonna
Master Gardener Intern
July is the time to start your plants for the fall garden. There are a number of good reasons for...
Celebrate Pollinator Month by inviting a variety of pollinators to your garden
By Melinda Myers
June is National Pollinator Month and it’s a great time to celebrate all the pollinators that play an important role in producing...
MASTER GARDENERS: Save the Date: Fall plant sale is September 14
By Emmy Ulmschneider
and Debbie Roland
Master Gardeners
The dog days of summer are upon us! If you bought native plants at the Permian Basin Master...
Grow fast, fun, and easy microgreens
By Melinda Myers
Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window, or under lights any time of...
MASTER GARDENERS: Showy standout brings daytime beauty and nighttime drama
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
The name Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) seems to suggest a flower whose blooms open in the evening...
MASTER GARDENERS: Important tasks for the month of June
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
I always feel like June is the last month before the blazing temperatures hit West Texas, so...
MASTER GARDENERS: Save money at the grocery store
By Debbie Roland
Master Gardener
With the price of food increasing, you may be glad to know that some common vegetables can regenerate themselves letting you...
MASTER GARDENERS: Growing plumbago
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
I love blue flowers in my yard and Cape Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is one of my favorites. It...
Boost the beauty and comfort of your outdoor spaces
By Melinda Myers
Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget, and schedule. Even...