By Pam Denson Master Gardener Have you ever thought that you would like to teach gardening to some of our school children? Well, here is the tale of my gardening adventure with Elkhart Intermediate School, and I offer it in the hope that there may…
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By Gloria Doty Freelance Writer “I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong,” Kari sighed, as she surveyed the wilted, half-dead plants in her backyard garden. The entire contents in the small parcel looked pretty pathetic. They were definitely not the lush, dark-green plants filled…
By Jay White Contributing Writer Cemeteries can be like schools. When I was young, I spent time in Cade Cemetery (in Streetman, Texas) and learned about service, dedication and family traditions there. As I grew older, several of my horticultural friends realized that there were…
By Bianca Bidiuc Freelance Writer Julio Perez wears a kerchief tied around his head and a wide, welcoming smile. Almost any time of day, you’ll find him weeding or planting at Festival Beach Community Garden in Austin, and if you meet him there, he might…