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# Texas Garden Blog

Gardening and Outdoor Living in Texas

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/blog/)
- [Growing Potatoes in North Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/growing-potatoes-in-north-texas/) - Growing potatoes in North Texas is easy with the right timing. Discover planting dates, soil prep tips, and how to beat the early heat
- [Growing Okra in Texas: A Hardy and Rewarding Urban Crop](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/growing-okra-in-texas/) - Learn how to grow drought-resistant okra in Texas. Get tips on planting, soil, watering, pests, harvesting, and using fresh okra in meals and gardening.
- [Growing Artichokes in Texas: A Bold Garden Choice](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/artichokes/) - Learn expert tips for growing artichokes in Texas—covering planting, care, and harvesting for stunning blooms and delicious homegrown flavor.
- [Crape Myrtles](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/crape-myrtles/) - Crape Myrtles are a favorite ornamental in North Texas. They are hardy and resistant with few pests while showing beautiful colors throughout the summer.
- [Perennials for Texas on Dallas News Texas Gardening Calendar](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/perennials-for-texas/) - Choosing Perennials for Texas The Dallas News has information for a Texas gardening calendar in August this year. It focuses on perennials that can withstand the tough Texas elements. Other Topics It also mentions garden education, building a butterfly puddle, vegetables, rare and limited quantity bulbs available in Collin County, and a contest for residents in Fort
- [Plants of Texas Rangeland](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/plants-of-texas-rangeland/) - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension from the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management has an excellent database available. It can help you identify plants from the Texas Rangeland.
- [Blackfoot Daisies: Plant of The Month April 2025](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/blackfoot-daisies-plant-of-the-month-april-2025/) - Growing Blackfoot Daisies in Texas When it comes to gardening in Texas, few plants are as resilient and rewarding as blackfoot daisies (Melampodium leucanthum). These cheerful perennials thrive under the harsh conditions of the Lone Star State, making them a favorite among local gardeners—including me! Why Blackfoot Daisies are Perfect for Texas Gardens Heat and
- [Plant of The Month : Mealy Sage](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/plant-of-the-month-mealy-sage/) - Mealy Sage: A Texas Native Beauty Known as Mealy Sage or Mealycup Sage, Salvia farinacea is a hardy perennial that thrives in Texas’ diverse climate. Its striking blue-to-purple blooms add vibrant color to any garden while requiring minimal effort to maintain. The Benefits of Growing Mealy Sage in Texas This drought-tolerant plant is a favorite
- [Plant Of The Month for June 2013](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/plant-of-the-month-for-june-2013/) - The Allen Garden Club's Plant of the Month is the Rose.
- [Blooming Rosemary: Plant of the Month for March 2025](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/blooming-rosemary-plant-of-the-month-for-march-2025/) - Introducing the Star of March: Blooming Rosemary Welcome to another exciting edition of Texas Garden Blog! This March, we are thrilled to feature the versatile and aromatic rosemary as our Plant of the Month. With its evergreen foliage, fragrant aroma, and stunning blue blooms, rosemary is not only a culinary delight but also a garden
- [Top 5 Vegetables to Plant in Spring in North Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/top-5-vegetables-to-plant-in-spring-in-north-texas/) - Top 5 vegetables to plant in spring in North Texas, why they're great, and when to plant them.
- [El Paso Frost Dates: A Texas Gardener's Guide](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/el-paso-frost-dates/) - El Paso frost dates are around March 9 for the first frost date and November 14 for the last frost date, giving gardeners a long growing season.
- [Frost Dates for Houston Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/frost-dates-for-houston-texas/) - Frost Dates for Houston Frost Dates for Houston are some of the earliest in the nation in the spring and very late in the fall with an incredibly long growing season of 292 days. Frost Dates for Houston in General At a mere 19 feet above sea level, Houston's last Spring Frost is approximately February
- [Know Your Frost Dates](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/know-your-frost-dates/) - Maximize your gardening season by knowing your frost dates. Frost dates for Dallas, Austin, Houston, El Paso, Panhandle, and Brownsville.
- [Frost Dates for Austin](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/frost-dates-for-austin/) - Austin's frost dates explained: Learn about the last and first frost dates for Austin, historical changes, and the impact of global warming on your gardening
- [Frost Dates for Dallas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/frost-dates-for-dallas/) - Frost Dates for Dallas generally present a growing season of 255 days. The First Fall Frost Date in Dallas is November 20th. The Last Spring Frost Date in Dallas is March 9th. Understanding Frost Dates in Dallas: Planning Your Garden's Timeline In Dallas, knowing the local frost dates is crucial for gardeners aiming to maximize
- [New Featured Image by Matt Wolfgang](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/new-featured-image-by-matt-wolfgang/) - Our new featured image, courtesy of Matt Wolfgang has an awesome picture of a butterfly.
- [Gardening Tips For June 2013](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/gardening-tips-for-june/) - Looking for Gardening Tips for June? The East Texas Gardening web site has an excellent article with tips for the month.
- [Central Texas Gardener](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/central-texas-gardener/) - Central Texas Gardener The Public Access show Central Texas Gardener has a blog. The show and web site are very informative. They are also both very rich in beautiful photography and scenes. Central Texas Gardener Episodes Watch 139 full episodes of Central Texas Gardener on their web site. The long-running program has covered everything from azaleas
- [12 Health Benefits of Gardening](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/12-health-benefits-of-gardening/) - 12 Health Benefits Of Gardening Gardening has long been known to have valuable health benefits. We encourage you to shop around and buy your plants, seeds, and products from reputable local garden center. 1. Nutritious produce Clearly, the obvious benefit of gardening is the abundance and availability of produce that exceeds comparable items found in

## Pages

- [Gardening in Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/) - Gardening in Texas is Fun and Easy Texas gardening topics will include Plants At the heart of any garden in Texas, is the choice of plants you have growing. Here you can find places to obtain plants and information on Texan garden plants in general. Send us a picture of your Texas gardens and we
- [Grow your Own Plants in Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/gardening-in-texas/plants-in-texas/) - Explore our Texas Garden Blog featuring a comprehensive list of plants in Texas Discover your next garden favorite and start growing today!
- [Pictures](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/pictures/) - You can find some of Texas Garden Blog's favorite pictures below.
- [Site Information](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/site-information/) - Hey,
- [Growing Peppers in Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/growing-peppers-in-texas/) - Learn how to grow peppers in Texas with tips on planting, feeding, watering, sunlight needs, popular varieties, pest control, and delicious recipe ideas!
- [Contact Us](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/site-information/contact-us/) - Looking for Help with your Gardening Community in Texas? Contact Us today for more information. Cover Page Photo By Clinton & Charles Robertson from RAF Lakenheath, UK & San Marcos, TX, USA & UK (Bluebonnets Uploaded by Jacopo Werther) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
- [Community Gardens](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/community-gardens/) - Discover Lake Highlands Community Garden in Dallas: 100+ organic plots, specialty areas, community events, and fresh produce donations to local charities.
- [Nurseries and Garden Centers in Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/nurseries-and-garden-centers-in-texas/) - Nurseries and Garden Centers By Region There are many garden centers in Texas and you have a wide variety to choose from. This page will mostly focus on the regional and community offerings vs national chains. If you own or operate a regional garden center in Texas and want yours to be included, please contact
- [Gardening Communities](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/gardening-communities-list/) - Gardening Communities in Texas We will focus and share about gardening communities in Texas. Find our list below. Interested in adding your gardening community? Contact us today to find out how. List of Gardening Communities in Texas Allen Garden Club helps residents in Allen by being a resource and hosting projects. check out their garden
- [Texas Garden Clubs](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/texas-garden-clubs/) - Texas Garden Clubs There are a lot of garden clubs in Texas. The National Garden Club has a link to http://www.texasgardenclubs.org/find.html where you can find one in your region. Texas Garden Clubs
- [Lost Pines Garden Club is in Bastrop TX](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/gardening-communities-list/bastrop-texas-is-home-of-the-lost-pines-garden-club/) - Lost Pines Garden Club This group meets has its home in the city of Bastrop, TX and serves the Lost Pines community in Texas. Bastrop Texas is Lost Pines Garden Club's Home This garden club meets in Bastrop. It looks like it may be best to contact them for more details about meeting. Lost Pines
- [Allen Garden Club](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/gardening-communities-list/allen-garden-club/) - Meet the Allen Garden Club A gardening community in North Texas helps the residents of Allen.They are growing their community and invite visitors to check out their web site and Facebook page. They are helping bring a green thumb to the people in the area by offering links, organizing projects, and sharing about a plant
- [Our Sites](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/our-sites/) - Our Useful Websites in Texas Aside from our Gardening Blog In Texas, we also host blogs on other topics. Artists In Texas From the Texas Art Blog, you can discover Texas's wide variety of art available in the Lone Star State.
- [About Us](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/site-information/about-us/)
- [Weather](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/gardening-in-texas/weather/)
- [Soil](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/gardening-in-texas/soil-information/)
- [Photos of Flowers](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/pictures/photos-of-flowers/)
- [Photos of Gardens](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/pictures/photos-of-gardens/)

## Categories

- [Tips](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/tips/)
- [Plants](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/plants/)
- [Tips for The Garden](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/tips-for-the-garden/) - Texas garden tips and resources for thriving gardening. Learn about plants, soil, and climate for success in Texas.
- [Site Updates](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/site-updates/)
- [For Sale](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/for-sale/)
- [Frost Dates for Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/frost-dates-for-texas/)
- [Vegetables](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/vegetables/)
- [North Texas](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/north-texas/)
- [Ornamental](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/category/ornamental/)

## Tags

- [summer](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/summer/) - Keep your Texas garden thriving in summer! Discover heat-tolerant plants, watering strategies, and expert tips for a lush, productive garden in the hottest months.
- [plant of the month](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/plant-of-the-month/) - Spotlight on Texas garden stars! Each month, discover a standout plant with expert growing tips, care advice, and why it thrives in local conditions.
- [rose](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/rose/)
- [Allen Garden Club](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/allen-garden-club/)
- [Site Update](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/site-update/) - Here you will find all of the general updates and information about changes to Texas Garden Blog.
- [Butterfly](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/butterfly/) - Certain native plants attract butterflies and birds in Texas. Be sure to check out milkweed and purple or blue mistflower.
- [perennials](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/perennials/) - Discover the best perennials for Texas gardens! Grow vibrant, low-maintenance plants that return year after year, thriving in heat and drought conditions
- [Dallas News](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/dallas-news/)
- [Central Texas Gardener](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/central-texas-gardener/)
- [full episodes](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/full-episodes/)
- [health benefits](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/health-benefits/)
- [frost dates](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/frost-dates/) - Plan your Texas garden with accurate frost dates! Learn when to plant and protect crops to maximize growth, avoid freezes, and extend your growing season.
- [austin](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/austin/) - Austin is the capital of Texas and has a very large gardening community with a rich history.
- [el paso](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/el-paso/) - Explore gardening in El Paso! Discover drought-resistant plants, peppers, herbs, and expert tips to thrive in the desert climate with minimal water use.
- [spring](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/spring/) - Welcome spring in your Texas garden! Explore the best plants, vegetables, and blooms to thrive as the seasons shift, with expert tips for a flourishing start.
- [vegetables](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/vegetables/) - Grow delicious, homegrown vegetables in Texas! Explore the best varieties, planting tips, and drought-resistant options for a thriving, productive garden year-round.
- [tomatoes](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/tomatoes/) - Grow delicious Texas tomatoes! Discover the best varieties, planting tips, and how to nurture vibrant, flavorful fruits in the heat for a bountiful harvest.
- [peppers](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/peppers/) - Spice up your Texas garden with vibrant peppers! Discover the best varieties, growing tips, and how to harvest flavorful, heat-packed peppers year-round.
- [squash](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/squash/)
- [cucumbers](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/cucumbers/)
- [rosemary](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/rosemary/) - Rosemary is an excellent and hardy evergreen herb that’s delicious in many dishes. It’s super easy to grow in your Texas garden.
- [herbs](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/herbs/) - Discover the best herbs for your Texas garden! Learn how to grow, care for, and use flavorful, drought-resistant herbs to enhance your cooking & health.
- [blooms](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/blooms/) - Celebrate vibrant blooms in Texas gardens! Discover flowering plants that thrive in every season, with expert tips on care, color, and pollinator-friendly choices
- [texas native](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/texas-native/) - Celebrate Texas-native plants! Discover resilient, drought-tolerant species that support local ecosystems, conserve water, and thrive in the Lone Star State’s climate.
- [trees](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/trees/) - Grow beautiful, hardy trees in Texas! Discover native and drought-resistant varieties, expert planting and care tips, and the best choices for shade and longevity.
- [shrubs](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/shrubs/) - Grow hardy, beautiful shrubs in your Texas garden! Discover drought-tolerant varieties, expert care tips, and the best selections for year-round structure and color
- [salvia](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/salvia/) - Add vibrant, drought-tolerant salvia to your Texas garden! Explore stunning varieties, expert growing tips, and how to attract pollinators with these hardy blooms
- [drought-resistant](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/drought-resistant/) - Grow resilient, water-wise plants in Texas! Explore drought-resistant herbs, vegetables, and flowers that thrive in dry conditions with minimal care.
- [artichokes](https://www.texasgardenblog.com/tag/artichokes/)