Monarch Migration
I’m sure that many of you know about the migration of monarch butterflies, but for those of you who do not, or anyone who needs a refresher…
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Yucca Plant Bugs
Yucca plant bugs are a type of true bug (order Hemiptera) related to sucking pests such as stink bugs and leaf-footed bugs.
In the Vegetable Garden – August 2019
August is what it is—hot and dry. Hard on plants and hard on gardeners. But it’s also time to get in gear for the fall season.
Getting Ready for a Glorious Fall Season – Part 2
In last month’s Compost Bin, part 1 of “Getting Ready for a Glorious Fall Season,” began by asking that you cut back your garden plants that bloom in the fall.
In the Vegetable Garden – July, 2019
July is a good time to go dormant in the vegetable garden and allow fallow soil to rest before the season revs up again next month.
Fall Webworms
Webworms can be found on a variety trees and are most well-known for the webbing they create on the tips of branches.
Getting Ready for a Glorious Fall Season – Part 1
Spring has come and gone, with hot summer days starting to ooze its way into our lives.
Austin Invasives
Invasive species can be seen growing all over Austin, in our parks, green belts and neighborhoods.
In the Vegetable Garden – June 2019
After an unusually cool and wet spring, the warm-season vegetable harvest has finally arrived.
Oleander Aphids
Oleander aphids are also known as milkweed aphids, and in Central Texas can often be seen on tropical milkweed.