How to Grow a Texas Salsa Garden

Growing a Texas salsa garden is a perfect Summer project for your backyard. We have shared the benefits of gardening with your family in previous blog articles. But, this time we are focusing on the flavors that will keep you in supply of fresh salsa this summer. Texas provides lots of sunlight and rich soil […]

25 Apple Recipe Ideas for the Fall

It is peak harvest season for apples in the united states! We can’t guarantee that the old saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” holds true. But… they sure are delicious! Because we love apples and sharing ideas for your home and family, we are excited to share some ideas for enjoying […]

How to Make Homemade Jam and Jelly

If you are new to making homemade jam or jelly, this article is a great place to gather information. Home made jam or jelly can be a delicious gift, or a family favorite treat to keep in your pantry. The summer and fall are prime harvest time for the fruits and vegetables in your backyard […]

Texas: Vegetable Garden Basics

If you have never planted a vegetable garden before or you don’t think you have a green thumb, this article will have some information for you. These gardening basics will help you get ready to start growing vegetables in your own back yard. Sun, Soil, and Water When you are planning where to start you […]

Help the Honey Bees this Winter

Did you know that honey bees do NOT hibernate during the winter months like most insects? The winter can be difficult for honey bee colonies, but there are ways you can help them in your own garden. This article answers a few important questions about helping honey bees in the Texas winter: Why do we […]

5 Big Things Kids Learn From Gardening

Texas is the perfect place to live if you love gardening. With rich soil and plenty of sunshine the Texas Summer can provide a wealth of knowledge and healthy food to your family. There is more value in a vegetable garden than just the food that can be produced. Children can learn big life lessons […]