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February in the Houston Garden

Even though it’s February in Houston, it will finally start to feel like Spring! By mid-February, we are no longer afraid of freezing temps. We start filling the garden with spring favorites like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.

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Heather Hendrick Heather Hendrick

January in the Houston Garden

January does not disappoint in the Houston garden. Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, lettuces, and collards are not afraid of our Houston “winters” - they keep showing off all month long!

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Thanksgiving Table Courtesy of Amazon

I pieced together this entire Thanksgiving Table from Amazon when we were right in the middle of Covid and shopping in real stores wasn’t a thing. Four years later I’m still loving (and using) this muted, simple decor.

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Broccoli in the Houston Garden

Growing broccoli in the Houston Garden is not only doable - it’s pretty easy as long as you plant it at the right time!

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Monarch Garden Maintenance

Want a gorgeous, productive garden, but you’re short on time? Does walking outside to harvest fresh, organic herbs and vegetables year-round sound like a dream come true, but you’re not sure you can make the magic happen on your own?

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Sunflowers

How to harvest and enjoy your sunflower seeds!

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Heather Hendrick Heather Hendrick

Compost and the Raised Bed Garden

Organic compost is a soil amendment made from organic matter that has been broken down and recycled. Read more to learn more about compost, when we add it, and how to get good quality compost for your garden!

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