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Field Trip Notes: Native American Seed at the Neiman Family Farm in Junction, Texas | Southern Plains Regional Report
“The new catalog is out!” “Did you get your catalog?” “Have you seen the new catalog yet?” I hear these questions twice a year from my horticulture colleagues. “The” catalog…
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Regional Picks: Shrubs for Shade – Southern Plains
Shade in the garden might seem like a limitation, but the seasoned gardener knows this is just an opportunity to utilize plants that would wilt in a sunny spot. As…
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How-To
When the Fire Ants Take Over: Effective and Less-Toxic Solutions
There are several harbingers of warmer weather in the Southern Plains: blooming wildflowers, freshly mowed lawns, and, unfortunately, the appearance of fire ant mounds. Nothing quite says “Summer is coming”…
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Penstemons That Thrive in the Southern Plains
Penstemon is a diverse genus of plants with over 250 species, all of which are native to North America. It is a testament to their beauty that horticulturists have developed…
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4 Fall-Blooming Wildflowers to Plant in Spring
Even though we are in the middle of spring wildflower season, it’s not too early to start planning for fall wildflowers in your garden. In fact, you need to plant…
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How-To
Southern Plains: April Garden To-Do List
Stay on top of weeds. Weed removal is crucial this month. Get weeds under control by hand pulling or hoeing, and then be sure to mulch. Fertilize your grass. Once…
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Underused Perennials for the Southern Plains
1. Spring Obedient Plant Name: Physostegia intermedia Zones: 6–9 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and wide Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist soil Native Range: Southern…
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Kitchen Gardening
Best Vegetables for the Southern Plains U.S.
Southern Plains Vegetable Picks Top Pick ‘Giant Caesar’ lettuce proves that bigger is better Days to maturity: 70 This romaine lettuce is known for its size: The large, deep-green…
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Regional Picks: Foundation-Friendly Plants – Southern Plains
Find foundation-friendly plants for the Southern Plains below, and read the article by Nick McCullough for even more ideas: “The most critical aspect of your foundation beds is selecting plants…
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Regional Picks: Best Natives – Southern Plains
Incorporating native plants into your landscape design is an easy way to help support your local wildlife. Native plants support native insects. If we keep our native insect populations healthy…