A White-Lined Sphinx Moth visiting our Iris early one morning. Photo by Amanda Green By Amanda Green, Permian Basin Master Gardener When you turn off the porch light and get ready for bed, do you know your garden has a second shift that comes in? At night, you will have moths, Texas blind snakes, and toads that take over when your daytime wildlife goes to sleep. I rarely get to witness this, but when I do, it’s always an experience. Having night-blooming plants such as Datura, Moonflowers,...

Photo by John Cappadonna By John Cappadonna – Permian Basin Master Gardener   If I could only give you one gardening tip, what would it be? There are so many gardening hacks out there that it can be bewildering. There are really no silver bullets, but the most important thing you can do to improve your vegetable gardening experience is to improve your soil. The best way to improve your soil is with compost. Compost provides organic matter to the soil, which feeds the microorganisms that...

John's Herb Garden Photo by John Cappadona By Debbie Roland, Permian Basin Master Gardener   Are you a coffee or tea person?  Let’s talk about growing herbs for tea, and maybe that will become your new thing.  Many gardeners find that if you grow your own herbs , they are more flavorful than store-bought .  It is also a great way to enjoy fresh blends while connecting with nature and getting in your daily exercise! Whether you have a spacious yard or just a patio, growing herbs for tea is...