Are you ready to get obsessed with loquats a little peach colored fruit?! For fruits that are best hyper-local, the loquat and Houston native the dewberry are my favorites. Here’s why. Loquats, also called a Chinese plum, are remarkably common throughout Zone 9. They thrive from the warmth and amount of sun so they have […]
We had a strange and remarkably cold year, so I am particularly excited for spring! One of my favorite things to do is get outside in the yard and garden. Herbs are my favorite because you can use them for cooking and the smell is so wonderful. The Herb Garden Starter Set contains a DIY […]
As they say, April showers bring May flowers. And we are getting ready for spring! You know I love plants and I love a good gardening DIY. And this is such a fun use of oven bake clay. This was part of the April 2019 Craft in Style Subscription Box that you can snag now […]
Spring is here! There are so many things about Texas that are perfect in the springtime. We have wildflowers everywhere like bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes, and more. And don’t get me started on the Dewberries. Even our Texas weeds look like wildflowers! We have so many different weeds that grow everywhere and they are just so […]
Lavender is such an elusive plant! And it can be difficult to grow in certain environments but with easy to follow handy care guide, you can get perfectly healthy lavender with gorgeously scented blooms! Here’s how. The first step is choosing the right lavender for your location. I’m in Zone 9 where it’s hot and […]
Deadheading flowers is totally easy and totally fun but it’s one of those chores that must be done! Across lots of different garden flowers like roses, marigolds, daisies and more, most flowering plants need a regular schedule of deadheading. Here’s a simple guide – It’s the Easiest Way to Deadhead Flowers. What is Deadheading? And […]
Love gardening and the outdoors? These DIY Clay Seed Bombs make the perfect gift or the perfect thing to throw over any fence into an abandoned lot! It’s a wonderful way to spruce up the neighborhood!If you want to grab the supplies to make this for yourself, shop the DIY Seed Bombs Kit here. We’ve […]
This blog was originally created for the Pop Shop America Enews in 2013 by Houston Makerspace. These Paper Seed Bombs aren’t just for renegade gardening! They also make super cute wedding gifts or gifts for just about anytime. There are several different methods to making seed bombs, all of which have their own merits. Here’s […]
The time has come. We’ve had the last of our cold fronts and it’s time to admit that the Houston summer is upon us. So let’s turn lemons into lemonade. Or better yet, let’s plant a lemon tree so that we can have lots of lemons in the future. Here are some of our favorite […]