Gardening: July to September 2005

Don't Let Landscape Become A Vines Creep Into Landscaping Role

by Dr. William M. Johnson
Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

September 21, 2005

Visitors to the County Extension Office in Dickinson frequently express delight and surprise as they past under the trellised entrance to our Horticulture Demonstration Garden adjacent to the office. The first plant most visitors notice is a vine with striking and massive displays of blue-colored blooms. If they are fortunate to be visiting when gentle breezes are gracing the landscape, they become captivated by the swaying motion of the flower clusters.

This distinctive floral show is courtesy of a vining plant known as Blue Skyflower Vine (Thunbergia grandiflora). This vine is a woody twiner and well-suited for arbors and porches. It is a root hardy vine with lush, heart-shaped leaves.

Gardening: More - Vines

Fall Pecan Day Set For Sept. 22 In Santa Fe

by Dr. William M. Johnson
Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

September 14, 2005

Home and commercial pecan growers are invited to participate in the Fall Pecan Field Day activities on Thursday, September 22, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Jim Hall’s Pecan Orchard located at 11813 - 28th Street in Santa Fe. Whether you grow one or several pecan trees, the Orchard Tour will be of value to you in producing high yields of quality nuts.

Gardening: More - Pecan Day and Gardeners’ Q&A

Don't Let Landscape Become A High-Maintenance Nightmare

by Dr. William M. Johnson
Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

September 7, 2005

When selecting plants, consider growth rate, mature size, and the plant's growing needs.

Gardening: More - High-Maintenance Nightmare

September's Garden Calendar

Grow Your Own Onions & Garlic Workshop

Saturday, September 3, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Presenter: Sam Scarcella, Master Gardener

Where: Galveston County Extension Office located at 5115 Highway 3

Required: Pre-registration

Gardening: More - September's Garden Calendar

August Q&As–Bald Cypress Knees to Stinging Caterpillars

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

August 24, 2005

Gardening: More August Q&As

Gardeners Q&As for August – Aliens can’t get credit for circles on rose leaves

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

August 18, 2005

Gardening: Leaf Mysteries

Gardening Hints for the Hot Days of August

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

August 10, 2005

Gardening: Gardening in the August Heat

Gardener's Calendar for August

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

August 3, 2005

Gardening: August Calendar

Where Have All of the Flowers Gone?

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

July 27, 2005

Gardening: Where are the Flowers?

Devil's Hair & Other July Gardening Q&As

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

July 21, 2005

Gardening: Devil's Hair

Don't Be Your Plant's Worst Enemy

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

July 13, 2005

Gardening: Don't Be An Enemy

Garden Checklist for July

by Dr. William M. Johnson, Galveston County Extension Agent - Horticulture

Submitted for July 6, 2005

Gardening: Checklist

Dr. Johnson is a horticulturist with the Galveston County
Extension Office of Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University. Visit his web site at http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.htm

Gardening: Scale insects and pampas grass - July 17, 2004 article

Gardening: Bananas - August 1, 2004 article

Gardening: August Gardening Calendar - August 16, 2004 article

Gardening: Trio Of Extension Programs Includes Pear Tasting, Master Naturalist Class & Rose Seminar - August 20, 2004 article

Gardening: Prepare Now For Fall Gardens - August 26, 2004 article

Gardening: September's Garden Calendar Includes Fall Pecan Field Day - September 2, 2004 article

Gardening: Ornamental Grasses - September 8, 2004 article

Gardening: Don't Let Landscape Become A High-Maintenance Nightmare - September 22, 2004 article

Gardening: Oct. 10 Plant Sale & Seminar To Feature Butterfly Gardening - Butterflies Bring Color, Motion to Garden - October 2, 2004 article

Gardening: Plant It And They Will Come: Getting the Butterflies of Galveston County to Grace Your Yard - October 2, 2004 article

Gardening: Rose Propagation & Seasonal Decorating Workshops To Be Held - October 13, 2004 article

Gardening: Extension Office To Sponsor Open House On October 29, Seasonal Decorations and Onion and Garlic Workshops - October 20, 2004 article

Gardening: Extension Office To Sponsor Open House On October 29 and County Pecan Show - October 27, 2004 article

Gardening: November Is Pansy Time - November 6, 2004 article

Gardening: County Pecan Growers Display Their Successes - November 11, 2004 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Questions On Fall Crops - November 17, 2004 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Q&As For November - November 28, 2004 article

Gardening: Gardeners' December Checklist Includes Citrus Show On Dec. 9 - December 3, 2004 article

Gardening: Citrus Show A Huge Success With 185 Entries - December 19, 2004 article

Gardening: Trees and Shrubs - December 23, 2004 article

Gardening: Cold Weather Impact - January 4, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Checklist For January Includes Several Educational Programs - January 7, 2005 article

Gardening:Announcing the 2005 Galveston County Master Gardener Training - January 13, 2005 article

Gardening:Peach & Plum Growers' Workshop To Be Held Saturday, January 29 - January 19, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardening for Texas Wildlife - January 28, 2005 article

Gardening: Wide Variety of Citrus to Be Available at February 5 Fruit Tree Sale and Home Citrus Production - January 31, 2005 article

Gardening: Fruit Trees Of The Gods Featured In February 5 Master Gardener Plant Sale - February 2, 2005 article

Gardening: "If I Were A Tomato, I Would Want To Be Grown In Texas . . . Galveston County, That Is!" Workshop to be held February 12 - February 9, 2005 article

Gardening: February Is Rose Pruning Time...Attend Rose Care Seminar to Learn How - February 16, 2005 article

Gardening: Extension Activities At The Home & Garden Show On Feb. 26-27 - February 23, 2005 article

Gardening: March Gardening Calendar Includes Seminar On Butterfly Gardening - March 2, 2005 article

Gardening: Gardeners' Q&As From The Galveston Home & Garden Show - March 10, 2005 article

Gardening: Extension Offers Program On "Living To Be 100 . . . A Commonsense Approach." - March 16, 2005 article

Gardening: Program On Plumeria Offered On March 26- March 29, 2005 article

Gardening: Garden Checklist For April Includes Pecan Field Day - April 6, 2005 article

Gardening: Hints On Harvesting Vegetables For Peak Flavor - April 15, 2005 article

Gardening: Fresh Blueberries From Your Home Garden Seminar On Saturday, April 23 - April 22, 2005 article

Gardening: Learn About Weed Control - April 27, 2005 article

Gardening: Home Gardening Chores and
May 14 Home Fruit Growers’ Tour - May 5, 2005 article