by Happy Gardener | Aug 25, 2025 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Fruit, Berries, Nuts, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
If you’ve ever dreamed of harvesting juicy, sun-ripened berries right from your backyard, you’re in luck. Growing berries in San Antonio is not only possible, it’s rewarding and easier than you might think. Thanks to the region’s long growing season...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 14, 2024 | Annuals & Perennials, Fall Color, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Winter Garden
Are you looking to add a splash of color to your garden during the cooler months in San Antonio, Texas? Look no further than the delightful Erysimum, commonly known as wallflowers. These charming plants are a must-have for any garden enthusiast seeking vibrant blooms...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 2, 2024 | Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
October is a transitional month when you’re gardening in San Antonio, Texas. There is the prospect of cooler weather, but temperatures may dip one week and rise the next. A fresh round of colorful annuals need a spot in the garden, but you may still be trying to hang...
by Happy Gardener | Oct 1, 2024 | Fall Garden, Native Perennials, Native/Xeriscape/Wildflowers, Seasonal & Gardening Tips
When spring arrives, the thought of wildflowers and blooming beauties like purple coneflowers fill the dreamful eyes of many gardeners. They have the urge to load up baskets with packets of seeds and can’t wait to start planting. But more often than not, wildflowers...
by Happy Gardener | Aug 7, 2024 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Seasonal & Gardening Tips, Spring Garden, 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 21, 2024 | Edibles, Fall Garden, Summer Garden, Vegetables
While we’re not quite trying to push pumpkin spice your way, here at Rainbow Gardens, we ARE reminding you that if you want pumpkins this year, summer is the time to to plant them. If you want a harvest by the end of October and into November, you should...
