Gardening in West Texas is not for the faint of heart, but the rewards of having and growing your own garden can be worth the struggle. If you’re one of the many in the Big Country who faced challenges and even failures in your quest for green growth, take heart. Abilene Scene asked Audrey Gillespie, a member of the Big Country Master Gardeners, to answer gardening questions … [Read more...]
Central Texas Landscaping Tips
Though it can get hot in the summer and cool in the winter, the Texas country around Abilene is perfect for growing most of the year. As a result, you don’t have to look far and wide to find beautiful home gardens and gorgeous landscapes. However, if you are a new homeowner with a hopelessly black thumb, you might not know where to start when it comes to designing and … [Read more...]
Seedlings of Success
By Laura Gutschke Photography by Hannah Vickers With a little knowledge, planning and effort, even novices can improve their home landscaping, grow healthy vegetables or naturally decorate an indoor or outdoor entertaining space. Master Gardener Eddie Hutson of the Big Country Master Gardeners Association suggests beginners divide a gardening project into four parts: plot, … [Read more...]