September 2010

Finally… “Albert Greenberg” Water Lily Blooms

September 21, 2010

This water lily, Nymphaea “Albert Greenberg” is not in an ideal place. It is out on the driveway in full sun in large ceramic bowl. It really needs to be in a pond to thrive with cooler temperatures than Houston offers. The flower petals tend to wilt easily under the hot Texas sun. Why do [...]

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Macro Monday: Flowers

September 20, 2010

Macro Monday Flowers

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The Arbor Gate: Beverly’s Five Tips for Fall

September 19, 2010

Beverly’s Top Five Tips for Fall Fall is an important time to add a layer of compost to your gardens and feed with an organic time released fertilizer such as Arbor Gate Blend Start a compost pile with your fallen leaves. Use herbs and vegetables in your beds and containers with fall color plantings. Parsley, [...]

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Olive Harvest is Here: How Do You Cure Olives?

September 16, 2010

On Tuesday I picked the olives off my tree here in Houston. This is the first year I’ve had good production on my Pendolino Olive Tree. It is about 12 feet tall (age unknown but I’ve had it for 3 years). It is in a large clay pot. I know you should not try to [...]

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Macro Monday: Aphids on Milkweed

September 13, 2010

Aphids on Tropical Milkweed up close.

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The Arbor Gate: Express Yourself with Color

September 10, 2010

The Arbor Gate, located in Tomball (Northwest of Houston) is one of my favorite nurseries to visit. Packed with a large selection of perennials, native plants, roses, herbs, garden art, two gift shops, and a very knowledgeable staff, you are sure to find inspiration here. To sum up the Arbor Gate in one word: COLOR. [...]

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