Outdoor Living

One of the most helpful things we can do for pollinators is provide them space and resources. Then, just let them be. by Bruce Venable  Most garden enthusiasts don’t need to be reminded of how [...]

Stop swatting and start enjoying your great outdoors. Use these methods to help prevent these biting bloodsuckers from hanging around. All the weeks of drought-busting rain showers this spring [...]

From growing our own food to using our city-provided recycling and organic waste bins, we made good use of our extra hours at home this past year. Here are a few more ways you can honor Mother [...]

A hummingbird feeder makes it easy to observe these winged wonders in action. But meticulous maintenance of the apparatus is critical for the health of these hovering houseguests. Once you’ve [...]

Got plants for Christmas? Keep them living long after the season of giving with a few simple tips. Did you get a plant for Christmas? Are you trying to keep it alive for at least a few weeks? [...]

Before you haul your holiday pine or fir to the brush/compost pile, decorate it one more time — this time as a bird feeder. The weekend after New Year’s Eve is usually when the Christmas tree [...]

One of the many great things about South Texas is that the growing season comes only a couple of months after the holiday season. So if you’re looking for a last minute garden gift idea, [...]

Explore these fresh-from-the-garden ideas to sow a more home-style holiday mood. Creative expression is one of the delights of gardening — and sharing it with others is even better! A gorgeous [...]

Customize your own holiday door décor with just a few materials — including one that’s absolutely free and widely available this time of year. Forget a store-bought wreath that looks like [...]

December and January are an excellent time to put your thoughts down on paper and begin researching resources. Even now when most of my communication with customers happens via email, one of the [...]