Gulf Coast Garden

My Meyer lemon tree is doing well and the lemons are ripening nicely. Getting close to harvest, I hope nothing goes wrong. Also- Holiday Market on Saturday November 10,3018 at 8th Wonder Brewery in Houston. I would love to see you there. Podcast listeners get a free bag of candy! Thanks for listening. Www.okragardensupply.com

The collards are growing well in the cool wet weather. Happy collards make for happy fire Ant Lisa.

Hello! Please come visit me a the Houston Texas Boss Babes Holiday market. November 10, 2018 at the 8th Wonder brewery in Houston, TX.

Listen to learn how I used my compost to start collard greens from seed.

Quick update on the state of my collard green beds. Seasons are changing and that is a good time to take stock and plan for the next stage. Thanks for listening!

Here I give some details on my experiments regarding cabbage worm eggs and their hatching.

Well, not as much as I would like. Blaming the rain and the bugs. Started a bug experiment so we will see how that turns out. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for listening.

How much did I pick this week? Time in and find out.

The rain comes down in Houston and you gotta get the plants above the water.

Keep your money in America -supporting US workers. I think we can do a better job taking car each other and spending your money on Made In USA products is a good way to get high quality product and help your neighbors.

The temperature has dropped very slightly and it is time to plant collards.

Harvest Okra everyday because it quickly grows past its tasty phase. Okra left on the plant too long gets Woody and tough.

Answer: anytime! But.... if you can choose your plants and time of year appropriately for where you live you will have the most success. Live in the south? Start collard greens 365.

Choosing the best location for your garden plot is essential. Find a sunny spot that is easy to water.

Starting plants from seeds is an affordable way to get plants- especially if you order my Free seed starting kit. Www.fireantlisa.com.

Keeping you Garden well maintained will help limit the damage insects can do.

Composting is essential to gardening and using your resources efficiently. Listen in to learn more about how I compost.

Soil is the medium in which your plants grow. Better soil equals better plants so take some time to think about your soil and how you might improve its quality.

Yum yum yum. This episode breaks down the step by step method of making a wonderful healthy meal.

Cabbage worms are giving me a break, but now I have a bunch of snails. Ug.