Morning Sunshine after a Rain
Took this photo at Buchanan's Native Plants.
Garden Centers and Nurseries
Join me at Buchanan's Native Plants Blog
Buchanan's Native Plants in the Heights has long been a favorite nursery of mine here in Houston. I wrote this story about it on my Chronicle blog last November. Beginning…
Monarch Butterfly Update: Freedom Day
Freedom! While I've become attached to this little guy and would love for him to stay here, I decided to take him where he'd be free to roam through hundreds…
An Olive Orchard Grows in Texas
I was saddened to read of the passing of Sandra and the closure of Sandy Oaks. She was a remarkable woman who built a beautiful destination. Hopefully, this post shows…
The Arbor Gate: Beverly's Five Tips for Fall
Beverly's Top Five Tips for Fall 1. Fall is an important time to add a layer of compost to your gardens and feed with an organic time released fertilizer such…
The Arbor Gate: Express Yourself with Color
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,…