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Tips for April Planting Plant warm-season annual flowers. For sun (6+hours per day): angelonias, copper plants, firebush, lantana, moss rose, purslane, pentas, ornamental sweet potatoes and zinnias. For shade (less than 4 hours per day): begonias, coleus, impatiens and perilla. Select short, compact plants. Plant okra and southern peas (black-eyed peas, etc). Squash, cucumbers and…
YOU KNOW, I ADORE MY WAXAHACHIE HISTORIC HOME, BUT MORE THAN THAT I ADORE THE PEOPLE IN MY HOME. ONE OF MY GREAT JOYS IS CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE AT HOME THAT CELEBRATES MY FAMILY. In this month of celebrations, let’s explore how we can actually use these four walls we inhabit to celebrate those we…
Tips for February Planting Cool-season vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and potatoes should be planted mid- month, or about 4 weeks prior to the average last freeze date (March 15 in Ellis County). Beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, spinach, Swiss chard and “greens” (collard, mustard and turnip) should be planted 2 to 4 weeks prior to the average last freeze. Plant asparagus crowns…
“Happy February! We’re Waxahachie natives, Emily Barnard Myers and Stacie Caffey of Revival Living Interiors and we’re delighted to be joining you to talk about interior design! Since love is in the air, we thought we’d share with you not just what we love, but what we think is one of the key ingredients of love -balance!” Just…
THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP AT THE EXPO The Children’s Workshop Room has become a favorite area at the annual Ellis County Master Gardener Lawn & Garden Expo. Both children and adults enjoy the educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and lively atmosphere of the children’s workshop room. This year, we will have a special focus on edible landscaping.…
ECMG BEYOND THE EXPO The Ellis County Master Gardeners gladly welcome you to our 2020 Lawn and Garden Expo in Waxahachie. You will find informative speakers, activities for children, really great plant choices for Ellis County and many ideas and sources to fill your gardening needs. Creating a successful Lawn and Garden Expo requires full…
WHEN I THINK OF GROWING OKRA, I THINK OF MY DAD’S VEGETABLE GARDEN YEARS AGO. If it didn’t get moisture from above, it did without. By the time the dog days of summer came around, everything was scorched except the okra. I remember picking a lot of okra on hot afternoons and then enjoying Momma’s golden…
CULINARY HERBS NOT ONLY TASTE GOOD AND ADD FLAVOR TO FOODS BUT CAN ALSO ADD COLOR AND INTEREST TO YOUR GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN. Following are a few herbs that thrive in the Texas climate plus enhance the pleasure of your outdoor living space. Consider using herbs throughout your landscape and have the bonus of…
Do you ever wonder what your childhood would have been like if you had grown up with a cell phone in your hand? My birthday this year announced to the world that I don’t fall into either Gen Y or Z. The side ponytail is another clue. Nope, instead, I grew up using one of…
Desserts can be the sweetest gift. Whether you are searching for the perfect hostess gift or something for your friend that seems to have everything she needs. It’s hard to say no to perfectly baked treats in adorable pink bakery boxes sealed with a gold sticker. Gooey chocolate chip cookies, the fudgiest brownies, and impeccably…