Believe it or not, it’s the perfect time to start prepping your garden soil for a bountiful vegetable harvest. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, getting your soil ready is perhaps the most important garden task you can tackle to set...
It’s time to plant another batch of peppers! Although native to tropical regions in the Americas, we are fortunate to be able to grow them in San Antonio, Texas, during both spring and fall. Peppers come in a wide range of sizes, from the small Chili...
While we’re not quite trying to push pumpkin spice your way, here at Rainbow Gardens, we ARE reminding you that if you want pumpkins this year, summer is the time to to plant them. If you want a harvest by the end of October and into November, you should...
Escarpment Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) trees can be a beautiful, native, addition to any landscape in San Antonio, Texas. These deciduous trees develop glossy, green leaves and delicate white flowers in the spring, and small dark cherries that birds love to feast...
Okra is a popular and versatile vegetable that thrives in the warm climate of San Antonio, Texas. These are hot weather loving veggies. When many other veggies are shutting down production due to the heat of summer, you can usually count on okra to keep fruiting. When...
It’s time! Melons can be planted in our San Antonio gardens now, hooray! Have you always wanted to plant a melon, but just didn’t have the information you needed to be successful? Well, it’s your lucky day today. We’re sharing some tips for growing melons in our area....
