by Happy Gardener | Mar 24, 2021 | Edibles, Evergreen Shrubs, Herbs, Ornamental Shrubs, Trees & Shrubs
Did you know you can add herbs as larger specimens in your landscape? You just need to take a deeper dive into the world of herbs to see that one size does not fit all. An herb specimen like a small tree or large shrub can offer the medicinal, culinary, and aromatic...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 11, 2021 | Edibles, Herbs
Fragrant, evergreen, pollinator-friendly rosemary deserves a spot in your landscape. Take a moment to walk your landscape this winter. Is there wispy backdrop from a deciduous shrub that has lost all its leaves? Did you plant a bush you didn’t realize wasn’t cold...
by Happy Gardener | Nov 17, 2020 | Edibles, Herbs
You know how you get that antsy feeling when fall starts consistently bringing colder temperatures and you know your basil’s days are numbered? If you love the taste of fresh herbs in your recipes, it can make you sad when your favorite herb is done for the season....
by Happy Gardener | Nov 16, 2020 | Edibles, Herbs, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
During winter I find myself experimenting with new recipes, many of which can be cooked in one pot on the stove, and I’m always looking for ways to add as many fresh ingredients as I can. Fresh herbs are one of the best ways to add a lot of flavor in an easy, healthy...
by Happy Gardener | May 4, 2020 | Edibles, Herbs, Pollinators
Lavender is a wonderful choice for an herb to grow in San Antonio because it’s drought tolerant nature makes it a perfect fit for our city. Lavendula angustifolia. There are about 27 species of the lavender plant, with the most popular varieties being English...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 17, 2020 | Edibles, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Herbs, Vegetables
It’s no doubt that personal health and the health of the public is forethought in everyone’s minds right now. While we should all be aware of up to date information/guidelines/orders concerning the pandemic in our city; today we’re offering you a...