Now that spring is passed and summer is in full swing, other than watering, you may be on cruise control with your garden.  But there are several things you should be doing for July if you plan to plant in the fall, or if you plan to plant again next spring.  Garden Upgreen has … [Read more...]

I've mentioned companion planting before and I intend to incorporate it more next year as we completely revamp the garden.  I've also mentioned that I took some grape cuttings from my mother-in-law's grape vines.  Unfortunately it was a spur of the moment decision while we were … [Read more...]

This is a great idea to up cycle a cheap plastic pool.  Garden Upgreen took a left over pool from raising ducks, gave it a quick coat of outdoor paint (she doesn't say if it was a plastic specific paint but that's the way I would go), filled it with dirt, and planted her … [Read more...]

Summer temperatures are starting up here in Texas (because we don't really have spring in Texas, we just have a few weeks of normal temperatures between freezes and heat stroke-inducing surface-of-the-sun heat) but that doesn't mean you can't still plant.  Sure some crops are … [Read more...]