Written by LaDonna Stockstill Peaches are ripening on the trees in Parker County and filling baskets down at the farmer?s market. What would summer be without them? They are a staple in my kitchen where preserves, peach…

Written by Carol Welch – Parker County Master Gardener As a gardener, my greatest satisfaction is relaxing among the blooms in my garden. But my joy is in sharing those blooms with others. Many garden plants are perfectly designed to reproduce…

Written by Master Gardener Homer Babbitt If there was something you could do in your own backyard to help a butterfly, would you do it? If it improved the look of your flowerbeds, attracted beneficial insects, and was good for the environment,…

Written by Jerry ParrWell, we survived another Texas summer. This one was not as bad as the past few years, and it is great to be able to get back outside in cooler temperatures to enjoy working in the garden.Fall is actually the…

Written by Jerry Parr and Carol Welch Rosemary There are many reasons why a gardener finds pleasure in a healthy and beautiful plant. It may be a delight to the eyes, a wonderful fragrance to be enjoyed, a fresh flavor to be savored, a tranquil…

Written by Carol Welch If you have gardened in Parker County for more than…oh…about 10 minutes, then you have encountered our diverse and often frustrating soil conditions. Even on the smallest properties, it is not uncommon to find clay…

Written by Bob Starnes Turf Management Tips by the Month provides a summary of the recommended tasks for lawn management by calendar month, including mowing, irrigation, fertilization, weed control and equipment maintenance for…