THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER July was a very busy month for our Master Gardener Association. Work continues in earnest in the garden area. The first major bed has been planted, a refurbished sign with our new garden name, Coastal Oaks Garden, has been erected, and work continues on the relaxation patio… Read More →
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January 2012 New Year’s Resolutions
PRESIDENT’S CORNER Aloha Everyone! Having just returned from a truly inspirational and relaxing Christmas vacation I am ready to assume the duties as your new President. I recognize this will be a challenging year…we are in uncharted waters as an organization. I accepted the nomination for President somewhat reluctantly as… Read More →
Welder Wildlife Refuge
Welder Wildlife Refuge The Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners have partnered with the Welder Wildlife Foundation to assist in the creation and maintenance of the Grass and CONE Gardens at the Foundation headquarters. The Grass Garden will exhibit 28 different grass species that are native to the region. In addition, the garden is a… Read More →
September 2011 Drought Days
PRESIDENT’S CORNER This is a exciting time for all of us with the upcoming move of the Extension office and the MG gardens and propagation area to Airport Road, and all the challenges that lie ahead. I know we are all thinking about our own involvement in Master Gardeners in… Read More →
Apr 2009 (Don’t Bag It)
April Gardening Tip Recycling Live Oak Leaves Please don’t bag those valuable live oak leaves that fell this spring and send them with your trash to the landfills. Here are some ways you can recycle this great organic material and get more use from it… The leaves can be raked… Read More →
Feb 2010 (EK Roses)
February Gardening Tip Roses and Valentine’s Day In the Texas Coastal Bend, around Valentine’s Day, is the recommended time to prune existing roses and plant new rose bushes. Look for “Earth-Kind” Roses Earth-Kind, a registered trademark, is an important designation given by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service to select rose… Read More →
Dec 2009 (MG Grads, Pink Hibiscus Mealybug)
Congratulations 2009 Master Gardener Class Graduates! December 1, 2009 – Class of 2009 Graduates at celebration dinner Left to right: Pat Stanton, Joyce Scott, Mary Ann Porcher, Barbara Morran, Janie Moon, Allen Ray Moers, Marthanne Mitchell, Judy Goodner, Teresa Cipra. Not pictured: Jean Beck, Chris Kelly and Gilbert Tamez December… Read More →
Aug 2009 (Planting Bluebonnets)
August Gardening Tip Planting Bluebonnets Galore Believe it! In spite of typical, blazing August heat and continuing exceptional drought here in the Texas Coastal Bend, late August is the time to plant bluebonnet seeds for a gorgeous Spring display. Ideally, bluebonnet seeds should be planted here during the last week of August through mid-September…. Read More →
Jul 2009 (Keeping Plants Alive in Drought)
July Gardening Tip How do I keep plants alive in this drought? Mulch, Mulch, Mulch This helps to conserve water and keep soil temperature down. Use 2 to 6 inches. Grass clippings can be used after they have dried. In Aransas County obtain free mulch from the Transfer Station on… Read More →
Jun 2009 (Chilli Thrips)
June Gardening Tip Chilli Thrips, Another Exotic Pest Moving into South Texas Southern gardeners are noticing unusual leaf and flower damage on their roses. Symptoms appear on new leaf and flower growth. Some of the smallest new shoots appear to be burnt at the tips. Flower buds fail to open…. Read More →