Judy Allen, Master Gardener It’s hard to imagine anything more fascinating to watch than hummingbirds. They are tiny energy machines, flitting around the yard with speeds up to 40 mph! We are blessed here in North Texas to have approximately nine species that are common to see. Worldwide, over 300 species exist, with each one…
Tag: Flowers
Features, May 2025
Garden Club Yard of the Month
Nancy Finley The Garden Club presents Clare and Brian Krestzmer, who live at 8201 Cocolobo, as the April/May Yard of the Month. The Krestzmers built their home more than two years ago. Originally, Clare hails from New Jersey, via California and then nearby. Her sons live in Stardust and Harvest, so the grandkids are close.…
Features, October 2024
Garden Club Yard of the Month
Nancy Finley Donna Henry’s home at 12608 Copper Ore Way is the October Yard of the Month. This is her second home at Robson. She and her sister Theresa (Master Gardener) designed and installed her landscaping in 2022. With firsthand knowledge about the “soil” in Robson, they removed rocks, installed seven yards of “gumbo buster,”…
Generals, February 2024
Growing Amaryllis, Narcissus, and Hyacinths Indoors for the Winter Season
Sharrie Ely, Master Gardener In the darker days of winter, it’s always lovely to have beautiful flowers. Even now, it’s not too late to consider “forcing” bulbs to enjoy indoor blooms for the winter season. If you are sensitive to fragrance, then grow amaryllis, as they have no scent. For fragrant indoor flowers, you can…