Gulf Coast Garden

Permaculture- the easygoing way to garden.

Gardening: Container Gardening. When starting plants in pots ensure good quality soil and sufficient drainage.

How bad was the freeze? A close look st the Bidens is my gauge. Answer: moderate.

A hard freeze in Houston. What does that mean? Learn more here!

Preserve your lemon harvest quickly and easily by juicing the lemons and freezing the juice.

Observation of okra in winter and quick comment on why okra is the perfect plant for humans.

When and how to harvest collard greens for sustained yields.

Quick discussion of how much money the collard greens I grow are worth. Answer- about $3 per day.

Green onions are a great plant to start growing because you can get your starts at the grocery store. I call it grocery gardening.

First two Bidens alba episodes. Bidens alba is a fabulous plant that attracts pollinators and is very easy to grow.

A description of what happens when a plant bolts- or transitions from producing leaves to producing seeds.

Quick update on the three 'R' s - now it is five 'R' s. Reduce Reuse Recycle Refuse and Rot. Composting is the rot and it is not too tough. Listen and learn!

Am introduction to composting and some tips on getting started.

An introduction to why soul soul is so important to a healthy productive garden.

Tips for making sure your plants don't get too much water.

An introduction to my prize collard green plant that has been producing for 3 years.

Quick description of how to get started growing garlic on the Gulf Coast. More information: www.okragardensupply.com

A short description of why my internet name is 'Fire Ant Lisa'. I am Fire Ant Lisa because I sell a pesticide product called DIATOMS that is for fire ants. Learn more: www.okragardensupply.com/DIATOMS.

Jasmine- some tips for getting started with Jasmine.

A description of the surprise snow in my yard and a quick thought on the infinite life lessons and refreshing perspective gardening can bring to your life.