By Joan Pritchard Hardy Gloxinia - Sinningia sellovii No pollinator garden should be without this plant. It can have as many as 100 narrow bells dangling from each of its multiple arching stems. This is not your florist's gloxinia. Those fussy, hard to keep alive, pampered stars have a tough, reliable relative. This one hails … Continue reading June Plant of the Month
May Garden To Do List
DeborahBirgeSLGC PresidentFort Bend County Master Gardener Here’s your May to do list, adapted from the Texas A&M AgrilLife Extension.UPKEEP: Check mulch levels, replenish to 3-4” deep to deter weeds and retain soil moisture.INSECTS: Check tender growth for pesky insects. Many insects can be washed off with a strong spray of water or soapy water spray. … Continue reading May Garden To Do List
March Garden To Do List
By Deborah BirgePresident, Sugar Land Garden ClubFort Bend County Master Gardener From our March member's newsletter, Deborah Birge gives us a list of garden to-dos for March. For access to these and other informational articles, join the Sugar Land Garden Club so you can get the newsletter delivered to your inbox! Mulch – Rake old … Continue reading March Garden To Do List
Garden Care for a Hard Freeze – Hows, Dos and Don’t Bothers
By Joan PritchardSugar Land Garden Club From our March newsletter, our club's horticulture expert Joan Pritchard discusses the preparations she took in her garden for the many freezes we had this winter and offers advice based on her experience. For early access to these and other informational articles, join the Sugar Land Garden Club so … Continue reading Garden Care for a Hard Freeze – Hows, Dos and Don’t Bothers
Bird Flu – What it Means for You
By Deborah BirgePresident, Sugar Land Garden ClubFort Bend County Master Gardener From our March newsletter, our club's president, Deborah Birge gives us insight into the problems caused by the avian bird flu. For early access to these and other informational articles, join the Sugar Land Garden Club so you can get the newsletter delivered to … Continue reading Bird Flu – What it Means for You
Medicinal Herbs to be the Focus of our March 18, 2025 Program
“HERBS - NATURE'S PHARMACY ”Presented by Melody LindleyFort Bend County Master Gardener Prepare to embark on a captivating exploration of nature’s medicine cabinet in our upcoming March program! We’ll delve into the fascinating world of medicinal herbs, unraveling their rich history and empowering you to complete your own research. A Tapestry of Healing Across Time … Continue reading Medicinal Herbs to be the Focus of our March 18, 2025 Program
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