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 Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2022 | Edibles, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, News & Events
If you’ve been going back and forth about purchasing an Improved Dwarf Meyer Lemon, I’m here today to push you in the direction of loading one up in your vehicle and bringing it home. Besides being able to enjoy the bright, fresh, citrusy taste of your own homegrown...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2022 | Edibles, News & Events, Vegetables
If you’ve shopped at Rainbow Gardens during spring in the past years, most likely you’ve heard of or seen signs for the Rodeo Tomato of the year. Each year a tomato variety is selected by the Texas Agrilife Extension Service for the San Antonio rodeo to hold the...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 9, 2022 | Edibles, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, Vegetables
Today’s blog is a recap of our “Spring Into Summer Vegetables” class we recently had with Karen Gardener. Karen always shares some wonderful tips for successfully growing vegetables in our climate. I will walk you through her outline and highlight her advice for...
by Happy Gardener | Mar 7, 2022 | Edibles, News & Events, Vegetables
In keeping with our plan to share our guest speakers’ key notes from our classes and events, today’s blog is a recap of our Tomato Class we recently had, featuring Keith Amelung, our local heirloom tomato supplier. Keith gave us a ton of information to help grow...
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...
