Victoria County Master         Gardener Association

2018 Jan 05 -- LEARN WITH THE MASTERS: Programs offer learning opportunities in 2018 -- by Helen Boatman

2018 Jan 12 -- ON THE MEND:  Devereux Gardens still in recovery mode after Harvey -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2018 Jan 19 -- SMELL OF SUCCESS: Learn to build, manage your own compost pile -- Jack Goodwin

2018 Jan 26 -- GARDENERS' DIRT: Late winter tips for Victoria gardeners -- by Brenda Heinold

2018 Feb 02 -- ANCIENT WISDOM:  Japanese gardening offers unique source of inspiration -- by Kathy Chilek

2018 Feb 09 -- LOVING CARE:  Bromeliads are perfect gifts for special someone -- by Beth Ellis

2018 Feb 16 -- VIVID VIEW: Iresine make for striking 'beefsteak' in landscapes -- by Suzann LaBrecque

2018 Feb 23 -- FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR:  Pear trees are easy to grow with few limitations -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt and Joe Moore

2018 Mar 02 -- IN CONSTANT BLOOM:  Mexican Olive is subtropical tree worth growing risk -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2018 Mar 09 -- FLOWERS: Trumpeting into spring with calibrachoa -- by Marcia Kauffman

2018 Mar 16 -- Gardeners' Dirt: Fill in bare landscaping left by Hurricane Harvey - Come to Master Gardener spring plant sale -- by Jean Huber

2018 Mar 23 -- RIOT OF COLOR: Spring on display at Master Gardener plant sale -- by Brenda Heinold

2018 Mar 30 -- FRESH AS A DAISY: Shasta daisy is perfect spring flower for Easter -- by Linda Hartman

2018 Apr 06 -- Lobularia is a sweet, scented Texas Superstar  -- by Pat Plowman

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2018 Apr 20 -- Add a touch of the tropics with bromeliads -- by Beth Ellis

2018 Apr 27 -- Beautiful borders: framing landscapes like pieces of art -- by Suzann LaBrecque

2018 May 04 --  WEST FARMS ARTISANAL GROWER AND NURSERY: Local nursery owner has lifelong love of plants  -- by Beth Ellis

2018 May 11 -- Spring is sprung – summer in hot pursuit -- by Barb Henry

2018 May 18 -- Recipe for successful summer camp -- by Linda Hartman

2018 May 25 -- LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Plants symbolize life, love, recognition -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2018 June 01 -- You Can Grow Avocados At Home -- by Joe Moore

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2018 June 22 -- THRILLERS, FILLERS, SPILLERS: Breathe new life into old container gardens -- by Brenda Heinold

2018 June 29 -- PATRIOTIC PLANTS: Clerodendrums make perfect plant for celebrating patriotic sentiments -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2018 July 06 -- GROW WITH GARDENING: There are many reasons to become a master gardener -- by Bryan Serold and Barbara David

2018 July 13 -- GOLD STANDARD: Texas Superstar grows well in partially shaded areas -- by Marcia Kauffman

2018 July 20 -- Tree mosses: a lot more to like about them than previously thought -- by Beth Ellis

2018 July 17 -- 15 Years of Growing with 'The Dirt' -- by Charla Borchers Leon

2018 August 03 -- PLANT WITH PURPOSE: Purslane is annual succulent herb that has various names -- by Barb Henry

2018 August 10 -- SEASONAL GARDEN TIPS: Getting through summertime heat through early fall -- by Pauline Hendryx

2018 August 17 -- FANNING OUT: Incorporate fan flower into your landscape -- by Jean Huber

2018 August 24 -- KEYHOLE GARDENING:  Key to small gardens -- by Bryan Serold

2018 August 31 -- SUCCULENT ATTRACTIONS: Plants are no fuss, make great displays -- by Lupe Cook and Madeline Garcia

2018 September 07 -- AUTUMN SHADES: Plants that will transition into fall -- by Beth Ellis

2018 September 14 -- CREATIVE CONTAINERS:  Everyday objects can make for unique presentations -- by Jean Knowles

2018 September 21 -- SPROUTING UP: All you need to know about growing Brussels Sprouts --  by Charlie Neumeyer

2018 September 28 -- HARDY, ADAPTABLE: Plant Chinese Fringetree for accent tree -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2018 October 05 -- A POP OF YELLOW:  Plants are perfect addition to fall gardens -- by Marcia Kauffman

2018 October 12 -- FALL FRUIT TREES:  Trees, more will be available at Victoria County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale -- by Brenda Heinold

2018 October 19 -- TAKE YOUR PICK:  There is something for everyone at Victoria County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale -- by Brenda Heinold

2018 October 26 -- POPULAR PUMPKINS: Gourds are great decor for Halloween, holidays -- by Pauline Hendryx

2018 November 02 -- COASTAL PRAIRIE GARDENS: Native plants can be beautiful, beneficial -- Suzann LaBrecque

2018 November 09 -- LEAVES OF A DIFFERENT COLOR: Landscape hues don't always come from flowers -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2018 November 16 -- Native American Gardening -- by Suzann LaBrecque

2018 November 23 -- Determining the season locally -- by Maria Sobczak

2018 November 30 -- Something old, something new: Dwarf Nandina -- by Jack Goodwoin

2018 Dec. 07 -- Violas or pansies? -- by Linda Lees

2018 Dec. 14 -- Tips for the perfect Christmas Tree -- by James Mallett

2018 Dec 21 -- You can have a white Christmas without snow -- by Barb Henry

2018 Dec 28 -- Back to our roots, now and into the future -- by Michael Martignoni