2014 Fruit Trees
May means… It’s time to order fruit trees. Yeah, 6 months in advance seems like a long time…but, trust us, the growers need advanced notice. To process thousands of orders, dig 100′s of thousands of trees, bundle and ship them out on time is a major feat! We have been buying trees from L.E. Cooke…for [...]
Mumbles and scriblin’s
What is Mother Nature doing?!?!? This crazy weather has kept us hopping. Put plants in the greenhouse…haul them back out. Cover the birds…uncover the birds…do it again! Here is a link to the Old Farmers Almanac http://www.almanac.com/weather/longrange/TX/Houston If they are right, we may have a tolerable summer. It’s probably ok to plant okra and eggplants [...]
Arachnid microscopicus
Last week, while trying to avoid sitting at my desk and dealing with a stack of papers, catalogues and trade mags, I opted to do some watering. It’s surprising how relaxing dragging a hose can be. It doesn’t cause friction between the remaining brain cells and I get a nice long look at all the [...]
Even in the nicest neighborhoods…
The worst gardening practices occur… I had to run some plants over to a landscaping job last week. The gated community has a beautiful entrance, really 1st class plantings. I was impressed with the lake, no floating trash…no weird green or blue dye added. As I headed to the address, I notice three of my biggest [...]
New subdivision
RCW Nurseries, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of their newest planned community, Faerie Springs Estates Quaint homes, paved walking paths and a pond grace this new community, just inches from Faerie Ridge and a few feet from Old Faerieburg. RCW also has modular homes ready to be moved to your site [...]
