MASTER GARDENERS: Protect the Monarch by avoiding Tropical Milkweed
By Emmy Ulmschneider
and Debbie Roland
Master Gardeners
It is Monarch migration time! The fifth generation is beginning their long trip to their Mexican overwintering grounds...
MASTER GARDENERS: A love affair with figs
By Emmy Ulmschneider
and Debbie Roland
Master Gardeners
My love affair with figs began way before I moved to a place where I could actually grow...
Cutting and enjoying fall perennial flowers
By Melinda Myers
Bring a bit of your fall garden indoors. Many of your fall flowering perennials make great cut flowers to enjoy in arrangements...
GARDENING: It’s time for bulbs!
By Sara Moran, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent for Midland and Ector Counties
Bulbs are cool; let’s start with that, so you know I...
MASTER GARDENERS: TLC for trees
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
In the past weeks we have discussed which trees grow best in West Texas, how to plant trees,...
Create your own garden soil
By Melinda Myers
Fall is filled with preparing gardens for the following season, raking leaves, and harvesting. Use plant trimmings and fall leaves to create...
MASTER GARDENERS: When to remove a tree
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
In the past weeks we have discussed which trees grow best in West Texas and how to plant...
Fall landscape care with pollinators in mind
By Melinda Myers
No matter where you live, investing time caring for your landscape now will pay off with a healthier, more beautiful landscape next...
MASTER GARDENERS: Choosing a thriving tree
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
Last week we looked at the proper way to plant a tree. Now let’s talk about how to...
GARDENING: Composting II: Pick your fit
By Sara Moran, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent for Midland and Ector Counties
The previous article covered tips on how to compost in our...