by Happy Gardener | Apr 9, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials
Today we have a wonderful treat for you. Orchid expert, Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis, of the Alamo City Orchid Society, has graciously allowed us to pick his smart brain for answers to ten questions we commonly hear when customers are interested in getting started with...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 2, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials
Are you ready to add a splash of vibrant color to your garden? Look no further than Dipladenia, a stunning plant that thrives in the sunny landscape of San Antonio, Texas! Most gardeners are more familiar with Mandevilla, a vining plant with tropical flowers...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 2, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Pollinators
Is sunshine yellow your color? If so, you might want to take a look at an under-utilized, low-growing perennial that also loves the sunshine and can take the heat of our San Antonio, Texas summers. I’m talking about Calylophus. Other names you may have heard...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 5, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials
Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas) is a versatile and vibrant plant known for its lush, colorful foliage. While often associated with the edible sweet potato, these ornamental vines are primarily grown for their attractive leaves, which come in a variety of striking...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 2, 2025 | Annuals & Perennials, Edibles, Winter Garden
It’s winter in San Antonio, and while most folks are bundled up watching reruns of their favorite TV shows, you’re embarking on a gardening adventure right in your own home. Our gardening seasons are relatively short, so getting a jump on starting seeds...
by Happy Gardener | Dec 12, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
The holidays often bring gifts of fresh cut evergreens and holiday flowers displayed in awe-inspiring arrangements. They can fill a room with the scent of fresh pine, or sweet rose and…wait, what’s that rotten smell? Suddenly it’s not the aroma of holiday...
