by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 22, 2011 | gardening101
Normally when we talk about water-wise gardening, we are talking about ornamentals. Vegetable gardeners need to be water-wise, too. Vegetables require a lot of water, relatively speaking. It is our responsibility as gardeners to give them what they require in the...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 20, 2011 | gardening101
Flames destroy property near Possum Kingdom Lake. Texas National Guard Uh-60 Blackhawk Helicopters were launched out of the Austin Army Aviation Support Facility to help fight the wildfires in North Texas. The aircraft are equipped with a Bambi Bucket, which carries...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 6, 2011 | tomatoes
Blossom end rot, a common tomato disease, can become a problem if there’s insufficient calcium in the soil. Photo by Lynn Ketchum. I am getting a lot of calls about tomatoes that are big and beautiful, but get a black spot. That black spot starts on the blossom end...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jun 4, 2011 | entomology
When I walk outside to get the mail, the grass seethes and moves as small grasshoppers jump out of the way. It is a lot like the parting of the Red Sea. Of course, when this happens, the first question everyone has is how to get rid of the little buggers. Difficult...