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When the Ground Feels Unsteady, Go Put Your Hands in It
Some seasons of life are just hard. There’s no prettier way to say it. Our community is in one of those seasons right now.
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The Garden Trap: Why Most People Quit (and How to Beat It)
All gardeners mess up. Good gardeners Keep Going. Keep Growing. A few nights ago, I was folding a load of laundry and watching the Netflix documentary about Martha Stewart when she shared a quote.
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Grape Expectations: Growing Grapes in East Texas
Yes, folks grow grapes in East Texas and they are some of the greatest grapes you’d ever taste.
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Deadheading Roses: A 15-Minute Task That Keeps Your Roses Blooming
If your roses gave you a beautiful flush of blooms at the start of spring and now they’re looking a little tired, this is your sign to grab your pruners.
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What Smart East Texas Gardeners Are Doing in May
By May, some people think the hard part is over. The garden is planted. The weather is warm (but not blazing). Everything should just grow now… right? Not exactly.
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Tomatoes Don’t Fail. Timing Does.
Every spring, so many people (including my brother) say: ‘I just can’t grow tomatoes.’ And every spring, I have to tell the truth: It isn’t you. It’s your timing.
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Pet-Safe Plants for a Home That’s Full of Life
If you’ve ever caught your dog sniffing your fiddle leaf fig like it’s a snack… or your cat treating your houseplants like a personal salad bar, you’re not alone.
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What You’ll See in East Texas Garden Centers this Month, Why it Matters for Spring — And the Network Behind It
Most people assume plants simply ‘show up’ in East Texas garden centers each season. In reality, what you see on the benches in February are the result of months of planning, growing, and coordination.
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Seeds vs. Transplants: What’s Best in East Texas
‘Should I start from seed or buy transplants?’ And the honest answer? It depends. Not on what the internet says. Not on what your neighbor does. Not on what ‘looks’ impressive.
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10 February Tasks for Marshall & East Texas Gardeners
February in East Texas is a funny month. One day it feels like spring is knocking, the next day we’re scraping frost off the windshield.
