Category Archives: Gardening

Eriobotrya Japonica

It may seem dormant outside, but dirt never sleeps (unless it’s taking a dirt-nap). The Travis County Master Gardeners Association recommends the following. Things to plant in January: Asparagus crowns, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Onion Sets, Peas and Spinach. It’s also the perfect time to transplant, prep the soil and fertilize. Or just sit […]

Wired.com is running a story on how to set up a smart home garden. Doesn’t matter if you are in a West Campus apartment or have a quarter acre of dirt in Westlake, they have a plan for you: 3’x5′ balcony hothouse or 20’x30′ urban plot. They make a few good points and miss a few. Anyone talking about gardening is a good thing, but if you are going for it for the first time you might want to pick up the Austin Master Gardeners Guide as a supplement.

The oregano is growing like a monster in my side of the garden. I say my side, because we have a segregated planting area: Lady’s garden and the Man garden (jammed in by the street). Other wise known as the Marden. It mostly grows herbs and empty beer bottles. Which I hear the ladies love.