2014 Fruit Trees
May 17, 2013 By Mary 2 Comments
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
May 14, 2013 By Mary Leave a Comment
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
April 22, 2013 By Mary Leave a Comment
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…
April 2, 2013 By Mary Leave a Comment
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
March 27, 2013 By Mary Leave a Comment
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 [...]