Victoria County Master         Gardener Association

2018 DEC 28 -- BACK TO OUR ROOTS: Master Gardeners are dedicated to helping community grow -- by Michael Martignoni

2019 JAN 04 -- COUNTERTOP INDOOR GARDENS --  by Suzanne LaBrecque

2019 JAN 11 -- LESSONS IN HORTICULTURE: Learn with the Masters second Monday of month, January-August -- by Helen Boatman

2019 JAN 18 -- Extend growing season with a cold frame -- by Brenda Heinold

2019 JAN 25 -- NO ORDINARY ORANGE: Cara Cara can be found in grocery stores now through May -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2019 FEB 08 -- GET READY FOR SPRING: There are still gardening chores to do in winter -- by Maria Sobczak

2019 FEB 15 -- SALE: CITRUS SELECTIONS: Variety of trees will be available at sale -- by Helen Collins

2019 FEB 22 -- ORANGE TREE OPTIONS: Victoria County Master Gardeners' citrus sale will have many plants available --  by Helen Collins

2019 MAR 8 --  REAP THE BENEFIT OF EDIBLE LANDSCAPING -- by Gail J. Farquhar

2019 MAR 15 -- SALE-GET PLANTING: Find all you need at Victoria County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale -- by Barbara David

2019 Mar 22 -- SPRING FEVER: Come early to Master Gardener plant sale for best selections -- by Barbara David

2019 MAR 29 -- SUMMERTIME GREENS: Plants are similar to winter plants but have different appearance, taste -- by Barb Henry

2019 APR 05 -- GARDEN ORCHIDS:  Plants are attractive as bedding or container plants -- by Jean Knowles

2019 APR 12 -- GOLD STANDARD:  Easy-to-grow flower provides splash of color in gardens -- by Marcia Kauffman

2019 APR 19 -- HOLIDAY FLOWERS:  Lenten Rose provides seasonal color -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2019 Apr 26 -- NEW NEUTRAL: Gray plants are low maintenance choices for landscape -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2019 May 03 -- SEASONAL GARDENING TIPS: Companion planting for late spring -- by Sacey Ontai

2019 May 10 -- EXTRA SUPPORT:  Choosing the right trellis for your landscape -- by Bryan Serold

2019 May 17 -- GROWING HEALTHY KIDS: Have fun, learn at Victoria County Master Gardeners summer camp -- by Debbie Krueger

2019 May 24 -- ON THE STRAIGHT AND YARROW: Plant is subtly beautiful, herbaceous perennial by Suzanne LaBrecque

2019 May 31 -- WEED-FREE GARDEN: Hot Texas sun can be gardener's best friend with solarization -- by Brenda Heinold

2019 June 21 -- CONTRARY TO SCARY: Heartleaf Skullcap is beautiful addition to your garden -- by Phyllis Elmore

2019 June 28 -- STANDING CYPRESS IS NOT A TREE -- by Barb Henry

2019 July 05 -- COLORFUL, FRAGRANT: Abelia is shrub for South Texas area -- by Jack Goodwin

2019 July 12 -- EDUCATION: Ever thought about becoming a Texas Master Gardener? by Gail Farquhar

2019 July 19 -- SUCCULENT SCENERY: Recycle dead limbs for planters -- by Lupe Cook

2019 July 26 -- RENEW, REFRESH: Victoria County Master Gardeners will write column for 17th year by Charla Borchers Leon

2019 August 02 -- TEXAS-TOUGH TREASURES: Native plants are low maintenance, easy to maintain, easy to grow by Olivia Blanchard

2019 August 09 -- BURGEONING BUTTERFLIES: Yellow Butterfly Vine selected as 2019 Texas Superstar plant -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2019 AUG 16 -- GET TO DIGGING: Make gardening a healthy, happy habit -- by Phyllis Elmore

2019 AUG 23 -- A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE UNTIL IT'S NOT: Rose of Sharon (Althea) thrives in our area -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2019 SEP 06 -- SHOWSTOPPING FOLIAGE: African False Hosta not a Hosta at all -- by Brenda Heinold

2019 SEP 13 -- NATURE'S CANDY: Figs are tough plants that will give you decades of fruit -- by Catherine Koenig

2019 SEP 20 -- LATE-SEASON COLOR: It's time to add fall-blooming plants to your garden -- by Dennis Durkee

2019 SEP 27 -- COLORS OF FALL:  Autumn Beauty Sunflowers bloom in sunset colors -- by Marcia Kauffman

2019 OCT 04 --EXQUISITE ORCHIDS:  Care tips will keep plants alive, well -- by Gail Farquhar

2019 OCT 11 -- TROPICAL BEAUTY:  Persian Shield can be grown indoors or out -- by Maria Sobczak

2019 OCT 25 --  TEXAS TOUGH: Texas Ebony Tree is adaptable, ornamental -- by Barb Henry

2019 NOV 01 --LANDSCAPING FOR HOME SECURITY: Take these steps to make your outside security stronger -- by Linda Hartman and Linda Lees

2019 NOV 08 -- COLORFUL CROTONS: Houseplants brighten winter rooms -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2019 NOV. 15 -- FALL SHOW:  There are many plants that will put on a display this time of year -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2019 Nov 22 -- HOUSE PLANT OR TREE? China Doll plant can be both -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2019 Nov 29 -- HOLIDAY DECOR: Using inspiration straight from the garden -- by Phyllis Elmore

2019 Dec 06 -- BLOOMING BULBS: Time to plant bulbs for spring enjoyment --by Linda Hartman

2019 Dec 13 -- CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: Master Gardeners share their love of the season -- by Brynn Lee

2019 Dec 20 -- MAGIC IN DESIGN: Use natural materials to make Christmas decor -- by Charla Borchers Leon

2019 Dec 27 -- A LOOK BACK AT 2019 AND AHEAD TO 2020: Victoria County Master Gardener Association provides education throughout year -- by Brenda Heinold/President