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It’s Always a Good Thyme for Herbs!

Whether you have a large lot or a small space you can have success growing herbs in raised beds and containers.

Spotlight on CCMGA Projects

Have you ever wondered: what exactly is a Master Gardener and what do they do? Let us lead you on a journey around Collin County as we shine a monthly spotlight on many of our community outreach gardens and projects right here in your own backyard. 

Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden

January 2023 Question of the Month: I hear a lot about planting companion plants in my vegetable garden. Would you tell me more about this topic?

 

Winter Rest and Houseplants

Since moving to North Texas three years ago, harsh winters, with sub-zero temperatures, have become a thing of the past. Nevertheless, when it comes to having house plants, the winter months can prove to be challenging. 

Microclimates: Think Like a Plant

The Japanese maple near my front door was flaunting its brilliant scarlet leaves last fall when a neighbor stopped to admire it and to tell a tale of woe: She had lost a Japanese maple — one for which she had paid more than $1,000.

Spotlight on . . . Erin Hoffer, Collin County Master Gardener

As our community grows, so do our educational outreach programs, and the need for more people to become involved in CCMGA. Though she is often behind the scenes, Erin Hoffer is a familiar figure within CCMGA.

Spotlight on . . . Leona Kwait, Collin County Master Gardener

There is a saying that a gardener grows patient and learns to appreciate and forgive the ever-changing season Mother Nature brings us. Read how Master Gardener Leona Kwait decided to become a Master Gardener.

Ode to the Green Anoles: Southern Bug Zappers

Anole Lizards. They’re cute. They eat bugs. They don’t bite people. And yet, compared to ladybugs and lacewings, they get virtually no respect/press coverage from mainstream gardening media.

Spotlight on . . . Jennifer Rauschmayer, Master Gardener

A graduate of the Master Gardener training class of 2020, Jennifer Rauschmayer is a busy gardener with endless energy, talent and interests.

12 Reasons to Hire an Arborist and Protect Your Valuable Trees

Without regular care a tree can change from a valuable resource to a costly burden. That is why the skills of a professional arborist are required for many tree issues.

Spotlight on . . . Tina Bargmann, Collin County Master Gardener

Gardening can be described as both an art and a science; a heart and a mind. Retired nurse, Tina Bargmann brings the qualities she learned as a nurse to CCMGA.

Skin Cancer and My Summer Freeze Damage

With temperatures hovering at around a gazillion degrees, it seems strange to Rant about a small spot of freeze damage, a spot which is not on my plants, but on the side of my neck.