Many of us have grown tomatoes or lettuce, but growing our very own oyster mushrooms is a big, delicious deal. So, this week, Angel Schatz, one of the organizers behind the Central Texas Mycological Society, gives us the facts behind fungi–how they benefit the soil and our plants–and why they pop up after rain in | read more →
We all groaned as Texas Native Plant Week launched with a record 101° after weeks of no rain. Still, it looks like we’re finally heading in the right direction, just in time for Texas Arbor Day on November 1. Possumhaw holly’s a drought-resilient small deciduous tree or shrub to add to our wildlife habitat list. | read more →
air date: October 26, 2024
Learn how to grow edible mushrooms from spent mushroom blocks, forage wild mushrooms safely, and why these fungi benefit our soil with Angel Schatz from the Central Texas Mycological Society. Young Army Veteran Lenny West finds his passionate mission in growing food for the Killeen/Temple community. Make stylish trellises on a budget with Daphne Richards. Protect succulents in winter with Carder Nastri’s tips for ground plants and containers.
This month's tips for how to care for your plants, pruning, fertilizing, lawn care, and preping for your garden. Read the entire to do list.
