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OUT IN THE YARD — Few things can be done for overwatered plants
I can tell you that we have a lot of overwatered plants in Southeast Texas. I was at…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Planting your fall landscape
Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs in your landscape. During this cooler season, the…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Pear trees easy to grow in Texas
One of my childhood memories is watching my grandmother can pears. At that age, I didn’t understand that…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Stink bugs: Yes, they really stink
I live out on a farm and am surrounded by acres and acres of retired rice fields. We…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Pumpkin time: Texas, Louisiana can grow ‘em
It is 104 degrees outside but now’s the time to plant pumpkins from seeds to enjoy in October…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Sage: Wise choice for a new herb
The gardener’s favorite time of the year has arrived. With the latest mild winter, many of your herbs…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Gardening terms: An overview
A couple of years ago, I was giving a presentation to interns and was using terms that…
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OUT IN THE YARD: Lady’s finger: Guess the other name
Lady’s finger (abelmoschus esculentus) is a member of the mallow family (Malvaceae). The flowers are yellow with a…
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OUT IN THE YARD: Reducing weeds in your garden
With spring comes weeds, weeds and more weeds! This time of year, many weeds are beginning to wake…
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Dead people can grow them
“If dead people can grow them, then anyone can.” This quote was from Mike Shoup, author and owner…