Intermission
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the Plano Prairie Garden blog. I started the blog in 2009 with comments that I wanted to try something new and to “provide documentation that my landscape is...
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Re-post: The End of My Foolish Prairie Garden
Hello cyber gardening friends. It has been almost three months since my last post. It is hard to believe the time has gone by so fast.You may have noticed that I added a page to the blog with a list of...
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Stop and Smell the Bluebonnets
I always forget that bluebonnet flowers have a fragrant scent. They are not a flower that comes to mind, like roses or gardenias, as having a fragrance, but their sweet scent has been apparent for the...
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Finishing Touches
My garden is slowly coming into bloom this year. While the plants have been coming out of dormancy, I have been working around the edges to finally wrap up some projects and put "finishing" touches on...
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National Wildflower Week 2013
This week is National Wildflower Week and I would have missed it if it were not for Shirley's recent post at Rock-Oak-Deer. In celebration of National Wildflower Week, here is a look at some of the...
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Bee Informed
A few months ago, I was contacted by Jessica Rykken, a Research Associate at Harvard University, through Kim Bacon of Texas Bee Watchers. Jessica found photos of my garden on Kim's website and wanted...
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Rain Lilies and Grasshoppers
We received some much needed rain last Wednesday night. It was only around an inch or so, but it was more than we had seen in quite a while and it really perked up the plants.These rain lilies began...
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Big Yellow Caterpillar
All of the rain we received since Friday night kind of messed up my outdoor gardening plans for this weekend, so I pulled out my camera this morning to take a few photos.The horsetail reed in the...
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Water-Wise Garden Tours
First, a public service announcement about a free garden tour:City of Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Stormwater Management, City of Dallas Park & Recreation, Texas A&M AgriLife...
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Cactus Flowers
My "spineless" prickly pear cactus is in full bloom right now. The bright yellow flowers last just a day and are a good source of pollen for bees. This bee hovered over the flower like a helicopter. I...
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National Pollinator Week 2013
June 17 - 23 is National Pollinator Week. A couple of weeks ago Marilyn Kircus of the Adventures of a Vagabond Volunteer blog suggested I post pictures of the pollinators that my garden supports during...
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Gardening Tip of the Week: Pruning
Plan before you prune.Proper planning before you prune your plants will help to ensure an attractive outcome. If you want to prune your live oak tree into the shape of a Tootsie Pop, be sure your...
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Freedom
Freedom to choose...wildflowers, cactus, yuccas, prairie grasses, a stock tank planter, and no lawn for your front yard...unless you choose to live under the tyranny of a homeowners association.Happy...
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Gardening Tip of the Week - Natural Landscape Materials
Natural materials, such as decomposed granite, can enhance the beauty and functionality of a garden. I use decomposed granite for pathways and open areas throughout my garden. This year, I widened part...
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Want To Hear Me Speak?
I accepted an invitation to speak about my garden at the Timberglen Branch of the Dallas Public Library. At least that is the plan. I may get nervous, freeze up and have a staring contest with the...
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Whew, I Did It
Thanks to everyone that attended my speaking engagement at the Timberglen Branch of the Dallas Public Library. It was a small, but interested, group. I ended up having a little more material than I had...
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Cattle Panel: Cows Not Required
A couple of years ago I was searching the internet for do-it-yourself tomato cage designs because the funnel shaped cages that you find in home improvement stores are worthless if your tomatoes grow...
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God's Prairie Garden
Mine is not the only prairie garden in Plano. Instead of sharing more pictures of the prairie garden around my house, I thought I would share some pictures of the prairie garden around God's house....
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Prairie Plant Profile #5 - Angel's Trumpet
Last year I removed some of the remaining St. Augustine grass in the narrow side yard between my driveway and the neighbor's fence. I needed a place to store the excess dirt that resulted from my...
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Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer continue into September as temperatures continue to venture into triple digit territory. The stress of high temperatures and lack of rain are evident in lake levels, plants and...
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