by Phyllis Webster | Apr 14, 2026 | The Garden Patch
Spring signals the return of one of the area’s favorite gardening events — the Lake Granbury Master Gardener (LGMG) Plant Sale, which will be held April 18. Each year the event draws gardeners from across the region who are eager to purchase plants that have a proven...
by Phyllis Webster | Mar 14, 2026 | The Garden Patch
While we enjoyed the recent rains, gardeners in North Central Texas know that drought is a recurring character in the landscape story. Blazing sun, dry winds and weeks without measurable rainfall test even the most seasoned gardener. However, with thoughtful...
by Phyllis Webster | Feb 28, 2026 | The Garden Patch
In winter, it’s normal to daydream about lush, blooming gardens. Craving warm days and abundant color comes naturally to most gardeners, especially when limbs are bare and many plants are dormant. In our mind’s eye, we visualize fiery reds, verdant greens, glowing...
by Phyllis Webster | Feb 14, 2026 | The Garden Patch
It’s the time in North Central Texas when freezing weather still threatens, but warm days beckon us to garden! While blooms are imminent, February is still prime time for completing chores that will protect plants and prepare them for spring’s new growth. Early...
by Phyllis Webster | Jan 31, 2026 | The Garden Patch
Mild winters can feel like a gift to gardeners. Roses leaf out. Salvias hold their foliage. And perennials act as if spring has arrived. But don’t think winter is over. As witnessed recently, warm spells often set the stage for one of north central Texas’ challenging...
