Victoria County Master         Gardener Association

2020 Dec. 25 -- A LOOK BACK, AHEAD: Master Gardeners to provide more learning opportunities -- by Barbara David

2021 Jan. 01 -- HAIRY POTATO: For the love of carbohydrates -- by Phyllis Elmore

2021 Jan. 08 -- REFRESHING GREEN:  Ferns offer calming effect -- by Nancy Kramer

2021 Jan. 15 -- PLANT A POLLINATOR FRIENDLY GARDEN -- by Janet McCrea

2021 Jan. 22 -- A year's journey: GARDENING IN ENGLAND -- by Marcia Kauffman

2021 Jan. 29 -- SHARING UNWANTED TENANTS: Crazy Ants -- by Linda Hartman and Linda Lees

2021 Feb. 05 -- Common Plants: TOXIC TO PETS -- by Heidi Bloebaum

2021 Feb 12 -- SPRING GARDEN FEVER: Make plans now for successful herb, vegetable gardens -- by Michael Martignoni

2021  Feb 19 -- PAINTING THE GARDEN RED -- by Olivia Blanchard

2021 Feb. 26 -- A FEW TIPS FOR SPRING GARDENING: -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2021 Mar. 05 -- NEW SHRUBS FOR 2021 -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2021 Mar. 12 -- TRANQUILITY OF BLUE: Color represents peace, calmness -- by Brenda Heinold

2021 Mar 19 -- HELPING BENEFICIAL INSECTS: Create an insectary habitat in your landscape -- by Marcia Kauffman

2021 Mar 26 -- LILIUM: It's all about choices -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2021 Apr 02 -- BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE: There are many choices of LILIUM to choose from to brighten up your gardens -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2021 Apr 09 -- COLORS OF SPRING: Violet is color for April -- by Debbie Hopper

2021 Apr 16 -- READY TO HELP: VCMGA is here to aid with freeze recovery -- by Linda Lees

2021 Apr 23 -- PLANTING AND GROWING PERENNIAL VEGETABLES: Is efficient and cost-effective -- by Gail Farquhar

2021 Apr 30 -- SPIDERS, SPIDERS EVERYWHERE: Arachnids are nature's pesticides -- by Helen Boatman

2021 May 07 -- THINK PINK IN THE GARDEN: Pink is the color for May -- by Phyllis Elmore

2021 May 14 -- PALM TREES:  Add living sculptures to outdoor areas -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2021 May 21 -- GROW NUTRITIONAL CHAYA:  Shrub is easy to grow, and is heat-, drought- and humidity-tolerant -- by Gail Farquhar

2021 May 28 -- BEST KEPT SECRET: Wood chips provide bountiful harvest -- by Connie Grimes

2021 June 04 -- LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE MASTERS:  Returns on Second Monday at VEG Pavilion -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2021 June 11 -- ATTENTION GETTERS: Yellow is the color of happiness -- by Maria Sobczak

2021 June 18 -- SURVIVE THE SUMMER HEAT --by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2021 June 25 -- THERE'S A NEW SUPERSTAR: Celebrity Tomato earns star status -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2021 July 02 -- HONORING OUR GREAT NATION: American proud in the garden and beyond -- by Brynn Lee

2021 July 09 -- YELLOW GREEN:  The intimidating color -- by Linda Lees

2021 July 16 -- USE OF COLOR: Multicolored blooms add to gardens -- by Olivia Blanchard

2021 July 23 -- LET'S WELCOME THE MONARCHS -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2021 July 30 -- NATIVE MILKWEEDS FOR MONARCHS -- by Virginia Ruschhaput

2021 August 06 -- A STAR IS BORN: Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine new to Texas Superstars -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2021 August 13 -- PURPLE IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER:  Choose which side of the color spectrum you favor -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2021 August 20 -- EMBRACING CHANGE: Adapting your landscape to meet gardeners' changing needs -- by Debbie Hopper

2021 August 27 -- UP, UP AND AWAY:  Vertical vegetable gardening is on the up and up -- by Phyllis Elmore

2021 September 03 -- BULLETPROOF:  Rock Rose is named new Texas Superstar -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2021 September 10 -- ORANGE...You glad you have me in your garden -- by Marcia Kauffman

2021 September 17 -- THERE'S A NEW STAR ON THE LIST: 'Black Stockings' unlikely name for new Texas Superstar -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2021 September 24 -- FALL FLOWERS: "Mum's the word" does NOT apply to chrysanthemums -- by Cynthisa Brewer

2021 October 01 -- BE PREPARED: Get your garden ready for whatever the weather brings -- by Barb Henry

2021 October 08 -- BLACK - COLOR OF THE MONTH: Black plants equal terrific treats -- by Phyllis Elmore

2021 October 15 -- RAIN OR SHINE: Master Gardeners to host outdoor Fall Plant Sale and General Store -- by Linda Lees

2021 October 22 -- NONTRADITIONAL COLORED VEGETABLES: Color adds interest, attacts pollinators -- by Debbie Hopper

2021 October 29 -- FALL REGALIA: American Beautyberry Shrub attracts wildlife -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2021 November 05 -- LEARNING, LAUGHTER, SATISFACTION: Master Gardener program offers chances to build interests, skills -- by Sandra Heinold

2021 November 12 -- WHAT IS RUSSET? It is the color of autumn -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2021 November 19 -- GRILL IT: Gorizia Rosemary make tasty barbecue skewers -- by Jack Goodwin

2021 November 26 -- Change Black Friday into Colorful Friday -- by Maria Sobczak

2021 December 10 -- COLORLESS FAVORITES: White is not a color but it makes for beautiful flowers -- by Pat Plowman

2021 December 31 -- 2022 OPPORTUNITY:  Become a Master Gardener  -- by Carla Rodriguez