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Do you ever feel like you’ve missed out on the best of your garden by the time you get home from work in the evening? Why not enjoy your garden by moonlight! Creating a moon garden is a wonderful way to to enjoy your garden after the sun goes down, which is often when we […]
Join us Saturday, August 20th for storytime in the nursery! We will be reading In The Wild Garden by Lizzie Walkley. After storytime, our staff will walk Jr. Gardeners through a fun craft.
Join us as Remi, our Greenhouse Lead, walks us through their top 5 houseplants! Remi will go over recommendations, how to care for the plants, and tips on having the healthiest plants around! The talk will end with a Q&A where Remi will answer all of the questions you’ve had about your houseplant babies.
by Scott Hill Summer is well on its way, and you’re going to need something that can tolerate the brutal sun. Got a spot with plenty of light? Here are the top 5 plants to grow in Houston’s heat: This evergreen perennial can be used for borders or as ground covers. It also looks great […]
Composting is an easy way yo turn everyday green waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment! Cut down on home waste and save money on gardening materials by starting a compost pile. Not sure where to start? We’re here to help! Let’s walk through three methods.
Join us as Dr. Bob Randall walks us through best practices for caring for fruit trees in the Houston area. Bob is the author of the best selling local gardening book: Year Round Food Gardening for Houston and Southeast Texas. He was one of the eight founders of Urban Harvest in 1994 and was Executive Director from its beginning until […]
Wondering how to keep your roses alive and beautiful? Do not worry! Growing them does not have to be a thorn in your side.
In this video, we learn how to care for our lawns the organic way. Clay walks us through what the options are.
In this video, Clay teaches us the basics of seed starting, and what products work best!
Kiana walks us through her Top 10 House Plants picks! These are great for any living space. Bring green into your life!
In this video, we’ll show you the basics of tomato planting and care for the Houston area. We’ll cover fertilizer, planting tips, and selection. If you’ve got questions or need some help getting your tomato garden growing – just come by or give us a call.
Looking for plants that are suited for our hot summers that don’t require much watering? Here is our list of ten drought-tolerant native plants for Houston. While most do well in full sun, we’ve included a few that do well in shade too. Native plants. The term has different meanings for different gardeners. There are […]
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