by Happy Gardener | Aug 7, 2024 | Edibles, News & Events, Vegetables
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...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 28, 2024 | News & Events
When you’re new to gardening, things can get overwhelming pretty quickly. And while each plant comes with its own instructions for growing success, there are a couple of basic things for a new gardener to first understand. Take a breath, sit back, and learn...
by Happy Gardener | Jul 21, 2024 | Cactus & Succulents, News & Events
Desert Rose, Adenium obesum, is a beautiful container specimen for San Antonio and surrounding areas. Its beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers are a big draw (pollinators love them too), but the unique shape of its trunk, or caudex, is also one of the reasons enthusiasts...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2024 | News & Events, Pests & Diseases, Pollinators
Today is Earth Day, and with May being right around the corner, I felt the need to write about the delicate balance of controlling garden pests and protecting our local wildlife and essential pollinators. May is generally the month that pest activity begins to...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 17, 2024 | Edibles, News & Events, Vegetables
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...
by Happy Gardener | Feb 12, 2024 | News & Events, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
When it comes to gardening and using pesticides or fungicides, one of the most crucial steps that gardeners often overlook is reading the labels on these products. The information provided on the labels is not just there for legal reasons; it serves as a valuable...
