Victoria County Master         Gardener Association

Previous 2013 articles at our older site:

2013 March 08 -- ASIAN INSPIRED GARDENING: Try your hand at growing Chinese radish, black-seeded bean -- by Marcia Kauffman

2013 March 15 -- Along came a spider...lily, that is! -- by Brynn Lee

2013 March 22 -- HEADS IN THE CLOUDS? Become part of network that estimates, monitors regional rain patterns -- by Kathy Toerck

2013 March 29 -- LUCK OF THE IRIS: Add beauty to your garden with Dutch iris -- by Suzann Herricks

2013 April 05 -- DESIGN, PLAN, DIG: Prepare strategy before perusing plant flats at your favorite nursery -- by D'Ann Hurta 

2013 April 12 -- JAPANESE BLUEBERRY TREE: Good choice for area -- by Suzanne LaBrecque 

2013 April 19 -- LOQUAT THRIVES IN SOUTH TEXAS -- by Helen Parks

2013 April 26 -- SUCCULENT KALANCHOE: Flowers, unique leaves of plant will add beauty to any garden -- by Linda Hartman

2013 May 03 -- VICTORIA'S BEST KEPT SECRET: For special occasions, don't forget about Victoria Educational Gardens -- by Maria Sobczak

2013 May 10 -- GOPHERS: Are like bothersome house guests that stay too long -- by Julie Moritz

2013 May 17 -- SHADY SUMMER SUPERSTARS:  Make dull space in garden pop with vibrancy of caladiums -- by Beth Ellis

2013 May 24 -- PAYING TRIBUTE:  Master gardeners display patriotism at Victoria Educational Gardens -- by Brynn Lee

2013 May 31 -- THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS: When choosing caladiums -- by Beth Ellis

2013 June 07 -- RIO STAR: Superstar plant offers variety of exciting colors for summer -- by Nancy Kramer

2013 June 14 -- PRESERVE bounty of your garden -- by Lupe Cook

2013 June 21 -- WRINKLE, WRINKLE, BEGONIA STAR: Leaves distinguish plant from others of its type -- by Jean Knowles

2013 June 28 -- SEASONAL GARDENING TIPS FOR HOT SUMMER MONTHS -- by Myra Sue Schulze

2013 July 05 -- LET RED, WHITE, BLUE BLOOM:  Show some patriotism in your garden -- by Charla Borchers Leon

2013 July 12 -- GROW WITH THE MASTER GARDENERS -- by Julie Moritz

2013 July 19 -- TOUGH BUT DAINTY: Lantanas are hardy, native plants that flourish during hot weather -- by Jean Wofford

2013 July 26 -- PRACTICE GOOD WATERING DURING DRY CONDITIONS -- by Jack Goodwin

2013 August 02 -- PREPARE HOUSEPLANTS FOR THEIR STAYCATION -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2013 August 09 -- GET READY FOR FALL GARDENING: Research varieties that do well in our area before planting -- by Gerald Bludau

2013 August 16 -- DURANTA: Sprawling shrub can be shaped into tree -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2013 August 23 -- Propagating plants for plant sales -- by James Grumman

2013 August 30 -- FESTIVAL IN THE GARDENS:  Fall symposium, children's activities, plant sale offered at all-day event -- by Myra Sue Schulze

2013 September 06 -- Children's activities outlined for upcoming festival -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2013 September 13 -- EARLY BIRD GETS BEST PICKS: Enjoy Festival in the Gardens as well as plant sale, fall symposium -- by Dick Nolen

2013 September 20 -- GERANIUM STORY TIME:  Mary Helen plant is very hardy, can withstand heat, drought -- by Helen Boatman

2013 September 27 -- FALL IN THE GARDEN:  There are many activities this time of year for gardeners, 'yardeners' -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2013 October 04 -- BE PROACTIVE IN GARDEN:  Choose plants appropriately based on their adaptability to your soil and climate -- by Kathy Toerck

2013 October 11 -- GEMS OF THE SOUTH:  Magnolia trees thrive in our landscape -- by Beth Ellis

2013 October 18 -- HEAR SUPERSTAR IN GARDENING WORLD AT SHOW -- by Linda Hartman

2013 October 25 -- SOFTEN A FENCE OR LATTICE WITH PASSION VINE -- by Jean Wofford

2013 November 01 -- BRANCHING OUT WITH OLIVES -- by Helen R. Parks

2013 November 08 -- SALUTE TO RED, WHITE AND BLUE: Plant your own patriotic garden -- by Marcia Kauffman

2013 November 15 -- Don't be guilty of crepe murder in garden -- by Barbara Hanning

2013 November 22-- GIVING THANKS:  Solutions for holidays 'to's and from's' -- by Charla Borchers Leon

2013 November 29 -- PLANT A TEXAS SYMBOL IN YOUR LANDSCAPE -- by Linda Hartman

2013 December 06 -- DECK THE HALLS---NATURALLY: Use seasonal fruits, nuts to spruce up home for holidays -- by Helen Parks

2013 December 13 -- MISTLETOE'S MYSTIQUE:  Facts, history about Christmas decoration -- by Jean Knowles

2013 December 20 -- SWEET TASTE OF CHRISTMAS: Shop local, shop small at Cuero Pecan House -- by Sara Meyer

2013 December 27 -- MASTERS GARDENERS CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL YEAR: 2013 ends with more than 14,700 volunteer hours spent in Crossroads -- by Peter J. McGuill, Extension Agent, Master Gardener Coordinator