There’s something delightfully irresistible about plucking oranges or lemons right from our own little trees. Not so long ago we were zone pushing to even think about growing citrus in Central Texas, but now we can grow some varieties in the ground, at least until extreme freeze crystallizes our crops. Still, patio citrus claims top | read more →
We might think that water restrictions are something new, but if we look to the past–back when people hauled water in buckets from a well or spring–it’s always been a valuable resource. And flowers still grew and the hardiest got passed down to us in our gardens today, like the yellow Lady Banks rose, an | read more →
air date: April 19, 2025
Warm weather is here, so let’s grow summer crops and outdoor living ideas! Mary Kay Pope from Backbone Valley Nursery picks the best citrus for containers and garden beds. Plus, get her tips on cold hardiness, container size, and fertilizer. Dive into the best late spring and summer vegetables with Anamaria Gutierrez, garden manager for Este and Nixta. Daphne analyzes damage to a lemon tree’s fruits, and explains why we want to celebrate caterpillars on our citrus leaves. On a house-hunting mission, Kat and Dave Sherby fell for a big yard that beckoned creative brainstorming, fresh food and herbs and relaxing spots for wildlife watching.
