by Rainbow Gardens | May 14, 2019 | Garden Planning, Pollinators
The tales of my gardening successes (vegetables not included)can be chalked up to two time frames: “before learning about native plants” and “after learning about native plants”. I can tell you right now, that the second time frame has been...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 18, 2019 | Pollinators, Troubleshooting
If you’ve ever brought milkweed into your gardens to help support the Monarch population, chances are, you’ve had to put up with aphids. These tiny, soft-bodies insects converge under the leaves of milkweed, line up the stems, and make your milkweed look...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 4, 2019 | Fall Garden, News & Events, Pollinators, Spring Garden
Creating a butterfly garden is easy when you choose plants from Rainbow Gardens that are approved for the SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Coupon. While there are many plants butterfly host and nectar plants at Rainbow Gardens to choose from, today’s blog will focus on the...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 22, 2018 | Pollinators, Troubleshooting
Pests and gardening go hand in hand. You are not the only one who is eager to get a taste of your spring or fall veggies, or looking forward to the blooms on your prized rose bush. The pests want in on your gardening too! Pest control in the garden can be a daunting...
by Happy Gardener | Apr 14, 2018 | Fall Garden, Pollinators, Spring Garden
Inviting beneficial insects into your landscape is a great way to help you naturally fight off pest problems we face while gardening here in San Antonio. How does helping out our pollinators by providing them a safe and organic environment to feed and energize...
by Rainbow Gardens | Mar 2, 2017 | Pollinators, Spring Garden
I’ve embarked on a new adventure and frankly, it is taking over my life. I went to one seminar, Monarch Tagging and Releasing with Drake White (The Nectar Bar), and took one trip to visit Laura Jarvis’s (our event coordinator) backyard butterfly oasis back...
