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by Barbara Craig, Master Gardener I’ve never understood why this beautiful vine is called “coral vine” ( Antigonon leptopus )because it...

by Barbara Porsch Master Gardener,Herb Enthusiast This month we will talk about Epazote (Chenopodiumambrosioides). Epazote is considered...

by Karen Miller, Master Gardener Entomology Specialist I enjoy hunting for insects in my gardens. Some are cute and colorful, some are...

By Barbara Porsch—Herb Enthusiast The strong, peppery and nutty flavored greens found in fancy salad mixes are called Arugula. However,...

By Karen Miller, Master Gardener, Entomology Specialist Aphids, aphids, and more aphids! What are aphids and where do they come from? In...

by Barbara Porsch, Master Gardener, Herb Enthusiast Mint was selected as Herb of the Year in 1998. It is one of the oldest recorded...

by Karen Miller, Master Gardener Entomology Specialist Do you know “what’s buggin’ me”? The loathing gardeners have for the tomato...

by Shirley Jo and John Kelley Master Gardeners When we say "junk yard gardening,” we really mean using things that might end up in the dumpster, at a garage sale, in the landfill, or maybe at a junkyard. We had an abundance of tree stumps that had to be disposed of, so instead of taking them to the landfill or burning them, we picked an odd space in the backyard and marked out an area for a “junk bed”. After planting the stumps upright in an oval design, we placed an old rail

by Karen Miller, Master Gardener Entomology Specialist Nematodes – friend or foe? Both actually, some nematodes are beneficial and others...

by Karen Miller, Master Gardener Entomology Specialist There are bad bugs, and then, there are bad, bad bugs. Spider mites are bad, bad,...

by Barbara Porsch, Master Gardener, Herb Enthusiast Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, is the symbol of remembrance. Today, rosemary is...

by Karen Miller, Master Gardener Entomology Specialist Have you ever wondered “where do the bugs go in winter”? Do they leave? Do they...

by Karen Miller, Master Gardener Entomology Specialist This month, I decided to venture away from the insect topic and write about...

by Barbara Porsch—Herb Enthusiast Hoja Santa, Piper auritum, is a fun herb to grow out here if you don’t mind a little pampering during...

by Karen Miller, Master Gardener, Entomology Specialist Gardening, like life, is full of surprises and I do appreciate when one of those...

by Barbara Porsch, Master Gardener,Herb Enthusiast Bon appetit magazine hit the nail on the head when they said “More than just a...

by Jim Longstreet Now is the time to plant your tomato seeds inside to get ready for an April planting outside. That advice is for...

by Karen Miller, Permian Basin Master Gardener Entomology Specialist With Spring just around the corner, our roses are beginning to leaf...

by Carol Siddall, Master Gardener Moving into a garden home or patio home, but you still like to garden? You still can - CONTAINER...

by Carol Siddall, Master Gardener Loving Christmas and flowers, it is no wonder I have three of my favorites in my home at Christmastime,...

by Barbara Porsch, Permian Basin Master Gardener, Texas Master Gardener Oak Wilt Specialist Drive around in some areas of Midland and...

By Debbie Roland, Master Gardener, Compost Specialist So, what is composting and what’s the big deal? All composting works on the concept...

Kathleen Cox, Master Gardeners If you grew or purchased gourds this year, there are many things you can do with them. Simple objects...