by Happy Gardener | Mar 23, 2023 | Edibles, Herbs, News & Events
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has compiled a list of plants that are deemed non toxic if dogs were to consume. I’ve pulled out 10 herbs from the list and am highlighting their flavors and a few uses for each. Spring is a...
by Happy Gardener | May 9, 2022 | Herbs, Ornamental Shrubs, Trees & Shrubs
This week, the St. John’s Wort we have at Rainbow Gardens is bursting into bloom and the display is spectacular! Sunshine-yellow flowers with fiber optic centers appear in profuse numbers as if to greet the arrival of summer and stay long enough to greet fall. Blooms...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 26, 2022 | Annuals & Perennials, Edibles, Herbs, Texas Perennials
My goal today is to share one of my favorite herbs to as many people as I can because I want everyone to get to enjoy this amazing plant. There are so many things to love about Mexican Mint Marigold, you may be making plans to hit Rainbow Gardens sooner than you...
by Rainbow Gardens | Mar 6, 2022 | Edibles, Herbs
Early spring is a difficult waiting game for us gardeners. Rainbow gardens is filling up with fresh spring herbs, tempting tomatoes and other spring veggies, plus there are pops of gorgeous color every which way you look. But the weather is toying with us, a warm and...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 13, 2021 | Edibles, Herbs, Pollinators, Spring Garden
Herbs are a must for any type of gardener! Whether you prefer container gardening, veggie gardening, landscape gardening, or even indoor gardening, herbs can be included in all of these and are sure to enhance them as well. As a matter of fact, you might find yourself...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 29, 2021 | Butterflies, Edibles, Herbs, Pollinators
Today is a celebration of two of our favorite butterfly-attracting herbs, fennel and dill. Fennel and dill are one of the reasons we like to advise planting some herbs for yourself to enjoy and some to offer the pollinators. Once the butterflies scout these out in...