May Flowers Gift Card Giveaway 2022
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by David
2y ago
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How to Grow Morning Glories
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by Rebecca
2y ago
Morning glories are one of my favorite flowers. They are very easy to grow vining annuals with heart-shaped leaves that produce a profusion new 4” to 5” diameter flowers each morning. Heavenly Blue Morning Glory Flowers Morning Glory Varieties There are many varieties of morning glories. The variety shown in blog is Heavenly Blue (Ipomoea tricolor), but the same information applies to other garden varieties of the genus Ipomoea that are grown as annuals in North America. Varieties such as Flying Saucers, Pearly Gates, Star of Yelta and Scarlett O’Hara. These varieties are not invasive li ..read more
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How to Protect Your Winter Vegetables from Freezes
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by Rebecca
2y ago
Our mild Texas winters provide a second growing season that is ideal for growing all types of greens and other winter vegetables. Most of the winter, it is not necessary to provide freeze protection for winter vegetables, but there are usually a few days in January and February that will be cold enough that at least some of your winter vegetables will need to be covered/protected. What is a Freeze? A freeze happens when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower for a couple of hours or more. Our first freeze usually happens between Halloween and the first week of November. This ..read more
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How To Produce Bushier Flower Plants With More Blossoms
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by Rebecca
2y ago
If you want to grow bushier flower plants with more flowers, then remove the first flower bud or couple of buds and spent blooms. This works well for flowers that tend to grow long and lanky such as zinnias and chrysanthemums. Removing the first flower bud before the plant blooms will encourage side branches to develop at the leaf intersections; therefore, increasing the bushiness of the plant. In addition, each new side branch will produce more flowers. Two side branches have grown from a leaf intersection following the removal of the first bud A Purple Prince zinnia that has grown sev ..read more
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How To Produce Bushier Flower Plants With More Blossums
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by Rebecca
3y ago
If you want to grow bushier flower plants with more flowers, then remove the first flower bud or couple of buds and spent blooms. This works well for flowers that tend to grow long and lanky such as zinnias and chrysanthemums. Removing the first flower bud before the plant blooms will encourage side branches to develop at the leaf intersections; therefore, increasing the bushiness of the plant. In addition, each new side branch will produce more flowers. Two side branches have grown from a leaf intersection following the removal of the first bud A Purple Prince zinnia that has grown sev ..read more
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How To Grow Transplants from Seeds
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by Rebecca
3y ago
If you want to increase the success rate of growing transplants of plants that have very small seeds that are not as easy to grow in the open garden, then try planting the seeds in a pot of loamy potting soil in a location off the ground. This will provide an environment that is more ideal, controlled and out of way of snails and other pests. Some of the plants I grow using this method are basil, rose moss and petunias. Sweet Basil plants that have just sprouted. Plant the seeds Make sure there is a drain hole in the pot and fill it with loamy potting soil. Put the pot in a location off t ..read more
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How To Grow Armenian Cucumbers in Texas
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by Rebecca
3y ago
Armenian cucumbers (Cucumis melo Var. flexuosus), are easy to grow and very prolific producers. They grow very well in Texas and are more heat tolerant than regular cucumbers. Actually, Armenian cucumbers are not really cucumbers at all. They are a member of the melon family (Cucumis melo). They taste like a cucumber and can be used in dishes calling for cucumbers. Armenian Cucumbers are low in calories, cholesterol and sugar free, and contain fiber, and vitamin C. When to Plant Armenian Cucumbers in Texas Cucumbers are easily grown from seeds planted directly in the garden after all dange ..read more
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How To Grow Cucumbers in Texas
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by Rebecca
3y ago
Cucumbers are super easy to grow and very prolific producers. Cucumbers are a low-calorie food with small amounts of potassium, vitamin C, magnesium and fiber. Cucumber Varieties: There are many varieties of cucumbers. Two varieties that I like to grow are Persian and English cucumbers. Both have hardly any seeds and a thin skin that does not need to be peeled. Persian cucumbers are small, usually 4″ to 5″ long while English cucumbers are 12″ to 15″ long. Persian cucumbers are sweeter and crunchier and have less water than the milder tasting English cucumbers. Cucumber Flowers Cucumber Blo ..read more
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How To Grow Kale in Texas
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by Rebecca
3y ago
Kale Varieties Kale is a very popular green that is very versatile and used in a lot of vegetable dishes. Kale is a great source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A. Dwarf Blue Curled Kale Planting Kale really grows best when planted in September or early October for a cool season crop here in Texas. This will allow you to have a steady supply of kale from late fall through the next spring without aphids, harlequin bugs and other pests that attack kale during the warmer weather. In addition, the cooler weather and frost actually improves the flavor of kale. If you do decide t ..read more
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How to Grow and Cook Collard Greens in Texas
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by Rebecca
3y ago
Collards are a tasty green that has had a long history in the South. We love our collard greens. Collard leaves look somewhat similar to cabbage and they are a great source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta-carotene, calcium, and magnesium. They do contain oxalic acid like spinach and Swiss chard. Collard Varieties These varieties of collards grow well in Texas: Vates, Blue Max, and Georgia Sothern. Planting Collards really grow best when planted in September or early October for a cool season crop here in Texas. This will allow you to have a steady supply of collard greens from l ..read more
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