This year, the Gardeners’ Dirt column will feature a different herb each month. Each article will feature an herb that was recognized as the “Herb of the Year” by the International Herb Association. All the herbs described in the articles will grow well in this area.
January 4, 2025 – MASTER GARDENERS – A REALITY: If you can dream it, it can happen by Nelda S. Hensley
January 11, 2025 – HERBS FOR 2025: No matter the use, Fennel remains attractive for gardens by Suzanne LaBrecque
January 18, 2025 – PLANTING GUIDE: Here’s some herbs of the month by Sandra Heinold
January 25, 2025 – THAT TIME OF YEAR: Scratching the itch to get out in the garden by Marcia Kauffman
February 1, 2025 – GARDEN BUILDERS: 2025 introduces new lunch and learn programs by Cindy Brewer
February 8, 2025 – WHAT THYME IS IT?: A look at this herb’s varieties and values by Kristine Oksenholt
February 15, 2025 – THE ‘OTHER’ BUCKEYE: This smallish understory tree makes Texas its home by Charlie Neumeyer
February 22, 2025 – BEE AWARE: More than honey bees are about to appear by Kathy Chilek
March 01, 2025 – HERB OR SCHRUB? The debate between gardeners rages on about Rosemary by Charlie Neumeyer
March 08, 2025 – HOT OR NOT? Hard core pepper connoisseurs know the answer, and the difference by Debbie Bruns
March 15, 2025 – SPRING PLANT SALE: Get ready for VCMGA’s long-awaited 2025 event by Linda Lees
March 22, 2025 – COME AGAIN? This curious-looking vegetable raises some eyebrows – by Dana Wright
March 29, 2025 – SHOESTRING BUDGET: Gardening with limited finances can prove challenging – by Heidi Bloebaum
April 05, 2025 – WISE CHOICES: How to beat the heat this summer by Carla Rodriguez
April 12, 2025 – A COMPARISON: What are the differences between marjoram and oregano by Julie Mason
April 19, 2025 – ARBOR DAY: Consider the wonders of the magnificent oak by Kristine Oksenholt
April 26, 2025 – Earth-Kind®: How to grow low maintenance roses by Marie Graham
May 03, 2025 – VCMGA CAMP: Kids event remains fun for all and all about learning by Linda Lees
May 10, 2025 – NOT FUSSY: Lemon Balm – a valuable addition to your garden by Sandra Heinold
May 17, 2025 – POSITIVE IMPACT: How gardening assists environmental protection by Heidi Bloebaum
May 24, 2025 – WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY TOMATOES: Importance of Inspection and Prevention by Virginia Ruschhaupt
May 31, 2025 – WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY TOMATOES by Virginia Ruschhaupt
June 7, 2025 – HURRICANE SEASON: You are the first line of defense by Linda Lees
June 14, 2025 – BAY LAUREL: The contradictory characteristics of an interesting species by Kristine Oksenholt
June 21, 2025 – PLUMERIA: A flower that ranges in colors and brings joy by Carla Rodriguez
June 28, 2025 – PATRIOTIC GARDENS: These can be not just colorful, but fun by Betty Tovar
July 5, 2025 – HARDY HIBISCUS: Choosing your favorites, and there’s lots to choose from by Virginia Ruschhaupt
July 12, 2025 – THE ELEDERBERRY: Rich in folklore, the plant comes with superstitions by Sandra Heinold
July 19, 2025 – ANOTHER OPTION: Why it’s (almost) never too late by Charlie Neumeyer
July 26, 2025 – GRAPES: The ‘Southern Sensation’ Texas Superstar by Patrick Kelly
August 2, 2025 – YES, landscape weeds can be controlled by Phyllis Elmore
August 9, 2025 – HERE’S AN HERB THAT’S VERY EASY TO SAVOR – by Heidi Bloebaum
August 16, 2025 – HAVING FUN: Smart Gardening Symposium provides enjoyable atmosphere by Linda Lees
August 23, 2025 – WELCOME: New county extension agent comes in with strong background by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Victoria County Master Gardeners
August 30, 2025 – SHADE LOVERS: Here are 4 such plants for containers and window boxes by Kristine Oksenholt
September 6, 2025 – REAP THE BENEFITS: There’s a lot of gain from becoming a gardener by Marcia Kauffman
September 13, 2025 – THE VERSATILE HERB-CILANTRO: Why some like it and some just don’t by Betty Tovar
September 20, 2025 – FALL PLANT SALE: This event is always a huge production for Master Gardeners by Linda Lees
September 27, 2025 – EARLY FALL: Here are some gardening tips you can execute now by Sandra Heinold
October 4, 2025 – WHAT’S UP DOC? Carrots have earned their place in kitchens and diets by Sandi Coleman
October 11, 2025 – More than 1,000 species of Rubus can be found globally by Dana Wright
October 18, 2025 – CRAPE MYRTLE: Making the Best Selection by Virginia Ruschhaupt
October 25, 2025 – INTRIGUING SPIDERS by Maria Sobczak
November 1, 2025 – Bigger Is Not Always Better by Charlie Neumeyer
November 29, 2025 – TEXAS SUPERSTAR SHRUBS: Resilient Shrubs for Cold and Drought by Heidi Bloebaum (Coming soon!)
December 13, 2025 – Amaryllis want to bloom and rebloom by Suzanne LaBrecque
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