by Happy Gardener | Mar 24, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Pest Control
There is no such thing as a “deer-proof” plant. There, I said it. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but unless you are interested in plastic plants or plants made from fabric, you will be hard-pressed to find a true “deer-proof” plant....
by Happy Gardener | Feb 24, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Spring Garden
Spring garden clean up season sounds pretty good right about now doesn’t it? After surviving the frozen tundra, I bet most of you are chomping at the bit to get out in the garden and tidy it up. Hold on just a second. It’s literally only been a week since...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 21, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Winter Garden
Can you believe a couple of days ago, we were feet deep in blinding white snow? If you are taking a look at your plants today, you probably believe it. It can be disheartening when you finally begin to assess if your plants have survived the intense freeze of last...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 26, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, Spring Garden, vegetables
Growing tomatoes in spring is one of our favorite gardening experiences to look forward to here in San Antonio. We thought we would offer up a quick list of what tomatoes like and dislike for you to keep in mind when growing this favorite fruit (yep, tomatoes are...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 15, 2021 | Garden Tips, vegetables
If you’ve never tried growing artichokes, I think you have been missing out. Not only are artichokes beautiful specimens in the garden, they are also an exciting, more exotic, vegetable choice. The Green Globe artichoke, particularly, is such a beautiful plant that...
by Happy Gardener | Jan 13, 2021 | Garden Tips, News & Events, vegetables
Leeks and shallots have arrived at Rainbow Gardens and we are super excited to have these bulb vegetables available to offer you this year! Leeks and shallots are both in the allium family and they possess many of the characteristics of onions. However, both leeks and...
