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Black Swallowtail Caterpillars and Butterflies
Swallowtail caterpillars and butterflies in the garden!
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.
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!
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.
Holes in your Plants? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Holes in your plants? Here’s what’s probably eating your plants, and what to do about it!
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!
September in the Houston Garden
It's time to fall in love with your garden all over again!
Irrigation: Is the Garden Being Watered Adequately?
Your plants will be the first to tell you if you need to adjust the irrigation in your garden.
Why We Only Use Steel Trellises In Houston Gardens
If you’ve lived in Houston for more than 12.5 minutes you know the weather is insane.
August in the Houston Garden
Summer is in full swing, but the fall garden is around the corner!
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?
Monarch’s Amazon Prime Day Picks
The team that works in gardens every single day shares our favorite Amazon picks!
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!
7 Reasons Monarch’s Gardens Thrive
All of our gardens are unique spaces, but they have 7 things in common to guarantee they thrive!