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...
by Phyllis Webster | Jan 25, 2026 | News
Mark your calendars and think spring! Reliably warm weather is only weeks away, which means it’s almost time for the 2026 Lake Granbury Master Gardener (LGMG) plant sale. This event lures plant lovers and savvy shoppers from miles around. And they line up early to...
by Phyllis Webster | Jan 21, 2026 | The Garden Patch
Are you someone who searches magazines and the Internet for the latest trends in fashion and home design? Ever create a Pinterest board of plants you’d like to own or gardens you’d like to stroll? If so, you are likely interested in upcoming horticultural trends. And...
