The Garden Patch

By late summer, you likely spend more time indoors than outside. Heat simply forces many of us to seek protection from the sun. This is a challenge for most gardening enthusiasts. When inside, we miss our regular interaction with nature!  For a joyful solution, try...

When many gardeners cultivate herbs, they rarely venture beyond mints or the ordinary culinary trio of rosemary, thyme and sage. While these are reliable performers, the North Central Texas climate supports a range of lesser-known herbs that bring bold flavor and...

By July, just as the fireworks soar in celebration of America’s birthday, summer temperatures also rise. And most years, drought follows. Fortunately, early season rains have left our landscapes lush and colorful for our 4th of July festivities. Aside from pleasing...

For Father’s Day, provisions gathered from your very own “grilling garden” can be a meaningful gift, particularly if the man in your family enjoys cooking outdoors. This year, instead of the traditional tie, t-shirt or coffee mug, consider gifting the fixings for a...

It’s summer in your garden. Suddenly, the air shimmers with color. This luminous flash is accompanied by a distinctive fluttering sound as something darts about. Your senses are not tricking you; it’s a hummingbird with its iridescent feathers and energetic wingbeats....

Few plants provide as much dependable color at an affordable price as annual flowers grown from seed. Although gardeners may purchase warm-season transplants from area nurseries and retailers, many reliable annuals are easy to grow from seeds sown directly into garden...