Home and Garden
5 Unique Styles of Water Fountains for Your Patio
May 17th, 2013Last summer you probably had several days where you thought it would be so nice to have a few backyard water fountains. Of course since it was already well into summer, you may have just said these would be purchases you would make early next year, so you will be able to enjoy them [more...]
Herbs 101
May 14th, 2013By Rhonda Alexander, Master Gardener Herbs have been grown for culinary and medicinal uses for hundreds of years. Herbs that are classified as culinary are for cooking. They are valued for their foliage. Herbs are easy to grow in pots, existing landscape beds, vegetable gardens or in a bed dedicated to them. LOCATION: Pick a [more...]
Gardening Tips for May
May 1st, 20131. Annuals, perennials and herbs can be planted this month. Choose strong, healthy plants that are not root bound. Choose plants that bloom at different times for color all season long. 2. When choosing plants for your pots or landscape beds, consider their needs. Do not place a plant that needs a lot of water [more...]
Meal Planning Made Easy
April 26th, 2013Slow Cooker Workshop by Mary Collier, Tuesday, May 28, 5:30-6:30 PM. Cost $20. Space Limited. New recipes and menus. What’s for supper? Wouldn’t it be great to come home to a hot, healthy, prepared meal? It’s possible with your slow cooker. Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Mary Collier will hold a [more...]
Attract Insects To Keep Your Garden Insect Free
April 26th, 2013A couple of the biggest myths of organic gardening is that it is hard work and time consuming. While both might be true, neither term applies to anything you have to do. Part of organic gardening is being able to keep bad insects, such as aphids, beetles and armyworms, off of your plants, and good [more...]
Rain Barrel Workshop
April 19th, 2013Approximately twenty people attended the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District Rain Barrel Workshop on Thursday, April 18. Adeline Fox, Education Coordinator, gave a presentation about the importance of making the most of the rain we receive to ways to conserve our underground water. Lindy Harris, Administrative Assistant, and Jason Coleman, Manager, were busy helping [more...]
Growing a Lush and Pest Free Lawn and Garden
April 17th, 2013Having a healthy lawn and garden free from pests and insects is important for many homeowners and offices. Pests and insects often create challenges and turn once lush green lawns and gardens into pillaged terrains of yellow. Homeowners sometimes are unaware of the issues and have trouble spotting or even identifying which pest is the [more...]
Hand Tools for the Garden
April 12th, 2013Hand tools come in a wide variety of styles and uses and whether you have a small garden or a large garden, there are specific hand tools that you will need in order to keep your garden looking good. Many of us are all too aware of the hand tools they need and have quite [more...]
