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Several types of gardens adorn our Valley landscape

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN The year-long growing season that we enjoy in our Lower Rio Grande Valley can support many different types...
Yes, there is a difference between pruning, trimming & thinning

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN After experiencing a storm, or the recent hurricane that hit our Valley, we often have to use the...

The Valley’s fall gardening season begins now

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN We are into our second growing season for our Lower Rio Grande Valley. Since...
It’s too late for Halloween pumpkins this year, but Thanksgiving & Christmas not out of the question

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN A Garden Gate reader recently posed a very timely question. “When do I plant...
Community Health Outreach Program

The City of Los Fresnos offers a free Community Health Outreach Program within its community. The program...
Once you have the correct container, here’s how to use it properly

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN In past articles of the Garden Gate, we have discussed many different types of...
Growing a hydroponic garden doesn’t have to be complicated

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN A commercial hydroponic garden needs specialized equipment in order to grow plants. However, you...
One man’s scraps can become a gardener’s next treasure

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN Re-growing vegetables from kitchen scraps has long been a perfect way to teach elementary...
Herbs provide a plethora of uses for the home gardener

By ANN JOHNSTONLFN Herbs have many uses. Sometimes homegrown herbs can simply liven up the taste of...
Community Health Outreach Program

The City of Los Fresnos offers a free Community Health Outreach Program within its community. The program...