2008
Gardeners' Dirt Articles
THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Edited by Charla Borchers Leon, VCMGA Member
Jan 03 -- Ground Rules And Tools for January-Christmas guests after Christmas -- Charlie Neumeyer
Jan 10 -- Ornamental Bamboo: A non-invasive species for the yard -- Jean Wofford
Jan 17 -- Citrus -- A Little Taste Of Sunshine -- Carl Van Dolzer
Jan 24 -- Check Your Garden Tood Inventory -- Suzann Herricks
Jan 31 -- Growing Roses The EarthKind Way -- Mary and Jerome Janak
Feb 07 -- Ground Rules and Tools for February/Take A Tour-See it for yourself at Victoria Educational Gardens -- Monica Pilat
Feb 14 -- Fragrant Plants – Other than Roses -- Barb Henry
Feb 21 -- Use Birdhouses As Design Element-They are a great way to jazz up an area -- Linda Valdez
Feb 28 -- Landscaping with your family in mind -- Lawaine Stubblefield
Mar 06 -- BOUGAINVILLEA - A Plant That Rewards You in Stress! GROUND RULES AND TOOLS -- Cliff Knezek
Mar 13 -- The Amazing, the Incredible Anaqua - Its durability and shade make it the perfect tree for South Texas -- Beth Ellis
Mar 20 -- Growing green beans is a snap -- Roy Cook
Mar 27 -- Create a space - savvy garden -- Ed Gregurek
Apr 03 -- Flowers = Nectar = Butterflies -- Flowers will bring butterflies -- Linda Valdez
Apr 10 -- Flowering Shrubs Add More Than Beauty -- Shea Kelly
Apr 17 -- It's Plant Sale Time ~ 2000 of Them For Sale -- Helen Boatman
Apr 24 -- Night Bloomers ~ Miracles of the Night -- Jean Wofford
May 01 -- Tropical Paradise In Progress -- Barbara Sparkman
May 08 -- Balcony Gardening ~ Create Your Own Garden of Eden on the Balcony -- Karen Pye
May 15 -- Don't Fence Me In ~ Find The Fence That Fits For You -- Alton and Sara Meyer
May 22 -- A Horticulturist ~ Trained in the Art and Science of Growing Plants -- Monica Pilat
May 29 -- Summer Symposium Set For Next Week -- Debbie Krueger
Jun 05 -- Cut Flowers from Your Own Garden -- Marta Q. Chapiewski
Jun 12 -- Salvia or Sage? Either one is a wise choice for gardeners -- Suzann Herricks
Jun 19 -- Pocket gardening: Small steps, big changes or just a chunk at a time -- Charlie Neumeyer
Jun 26 -- Bright and beautiful zinnias -- Jean Wofford
Jul 03 -- THE SPIRIT OF GARDENING ~ Your garden is an expression of your life -- Charla Borchers Leon
Jul 10 -- From NOVICE to EXPERT ~ Master Gardener class has something for everyone -- Kim Green
Jul 17 -- Heat-Lovin VEGETABLES -- Roy Cook
Jul 24 -- Old-Fashioned PETUNIAS are Colorful and Easy To Propagate -- Jean Wofford
Jul 31 -- A Plant Called "COW SLOBBER"? -- Kathy Chilek
Aug 07 -- The Art of DRIED FLOWERS -- Barb Henry
Aug 14 -- Landscape edging separates, outlines -- Don Mader
Aug 21 -- GORGEOUS GINGERS ~ Plants possess beauty, ease of culture and resistance to disease and insects -- Maria Sobczak
Aug 28 -- Match your garden to your architecture-Two common styles in Victoria area differ in construction, appearance -- Beth Ellis
Sep 04 -- Shop til you drop at the Master Gardener Plant Sale ~ Esperanza is this year's featured plant -- Lupe Cook
Sep 11 -- NO GARDENERS' DIRT DUE TO HURRICANE IKE
Sep 18 -- All you need to know about onions, garlic ~ Timely planting can produce a successful garden -- Roy Cook
Sep 25 -- THE FINAL PHASE ~Multipurpose pavilion planned for Victoria Educational Gardens -- Pat Plowman
Oct 02 -- Throw Mushrooms In The Mix ~ Use compost for 'green' results in your growing area -- Edna LaFour
Oct 09 -- A Life Behind The Lens ~ Wildlife photographer will give presentation at South Texas Farm & Ranch Show -- Beth Ellis
Oct 16 -- Head ‘em Up and Move Yourself…To The 24th Annual South Texas Farm and Ranch Show, Oct.. 22-23 -- Sara Meyer
Oct 23 -- Stars Of The Flower World - Pride of Barbados, Spicy Jatropha achieve Texas Superstar Status -- Nancy Kramer
Oct 30 -- Grow Your Own Salad - Now is the time to start your lettuce garden -- Gerrie Van Toledo
Nov 06 -- POMEGRANATE - THE SUPERFRUIT - Road to stardom was a long one -- Jane Stephens
Nov 13 -- CAMELLIA SASANQUA: A SOUTHERN CHARM - Plants are easy, rewarding to grow -- Jean Wofford
Nov 20 -- REAL VS. ARTIFICIAL: Pros and cons can help you decide on the right Christmas tree -- Marta Chapiewski
Nov 27 -- KEEP IT FRESH, GREEN, AND BEAUTIFUL: Ensure your Christmas tree will last -- Barbara Sparkman
Dec 04 -- How to raise a GARDENER: These suggestions can get kids digging in the dirt -- Lawaine Stubblefield
Dec 11 -- Vegetable adventure turns out successful for first-time gardeners -- Roy Cook
Dec 18 -- 'Tis the season to believe-Devereux Gardens horticulture program for adult residents builds self esteem -- Charla Borchers Leon
Dec 25 -- Brighten Winter Landscape-Plant cyclamen for a burst of color -- Suzann Herricks