News from
Somervell County Master Gardeners
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Master Gardener classes begin April 2nd
Please do not forget to register for the Texas Master Gardener classes beginning April 2nd. For complete information, please see flyer link below: Flyer
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*** Spring Plant Sale***
The Somervell County Master Gardeners will hold a Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, March 30th. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
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Seed Starting using Soil Blocking
By Elaine Wilshusen, Somervell County Master Gardener If you enjoy getting a jump on starting your vegetable or flower seeds indoors, you may have heard of soil blocking for starting seedlings. I have started my vegetable seeds indoors for years using “peat pots”, seed starting soil, heating mats and grow lights. I had never heard of the soil blocking technique until recently and I am going to give it a try this spring. Soil blocking for starting seeds involves using a specialized type of mold to... Read More →
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Warnings, Tips, and Wit for Gardeners
By Mary Ann Steele, Somervell County Master Gardener Gardening is one of the most gratifying of all human endeavors. Some people say “Gardening is too hard. There is so much to learn and it’s hard work. I know if I plant something, I’ll kill it.” Everyone who has gardened since Adam and Eve has killed a plant or two. That is how you figure out what will work and what won’t. Don’t get upset when plants die. It’s not failure. Think of it as an opportunity. It’s like... Read More →
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Let’s Get to Pickin’!
Cooler months in Texas mean harvesting time for crops including cotton, corn, and a Texas favorite… pecans! With pecans being eaten raw and as a part of many delicious recipes, pecan production has become a large industry in Texas. Yearlong cold weather in northern states make southern states the appropriate place for pecan production – In 2014, Georgia and New Mexico produced a total of 143 million pounds of pecans alone. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulturist, said Texas is also a major contributor to the pounds... Read More →
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