When Texas Master Naturalist Sarah Jay isn’t documenting wildlife on the prairie, she’s tending to her favorite houseplants. Here, she discusses Angel Wing Begonias, which you can find at your nearby nursery.
Master Naturalist Sarah Jay knows roselle is everyone’s favorite source of hibiscus tea. Beyond that, it’s an amazing plant with unique foliage and flowers. She’s gathered everything you need to know to grow roselle at home here!
The question of whether or not to use pressure-treated wood in the garden is a hard one to answer. But that doesn’t mean you can’t educate yourself on the ins and outs of what it is and how it’s used!
Why would a gardener let their fall flowers go to seed rather than deadheading them? There are plenty of reasons for doing so, from providing habitat to including them in your holiday decorating. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Jay explains why you may want to let your flowers go to seed this year.
In this article, Master Naturalist Sarah Jay explains the life cycle of hoverflies and how to usher them into the garden space. Included is a list of plants you can incorporate to be a great host for these pollinator and pest control powerhouses.
Seed saving is something our ancestors had to do to survive. Today, you don’t have to worry about it like they did, but you’ll learn a lot by practicing good seed-saving techniques. We cover those here!
Tired of caterpillars ravaging your garden every summer? Meet your secret allies: parasitic wasps. These tiny warriors target caterpillars, leafhoppers, aphids, and more by laying their eggs within pests. Learn how to attract them to your garden through our guide on their life cycle, preferred plants, and food sources, ensuring they stay to protect your garden from unwanted visitors.
Are you wondering what El Niño means for the weather in your region and your garden? There can be many different impacts, depending on your geographic location and local microclimate. In this article, gardening expert Sarah Jay outlines what you can expect, and how to prepare.
Curious to learn more about carrot vernalization and if it can benefit your carrot crops this season? In this article, gardening expert Sarah Jay walks through the entire process, as well as how to do it the right way.
Low on space but want to grow food? Check out these awesome square foot garden ideas and turn efficiency & beauty into self sufficiency.
Dahlia flowers come in many shapes and colors, and add style to a space. Read our in-depth guide to learn how to grow dahlias in your garden!
