Podcasts by Gulf Coast Garden

Lemons and Collards from 2020-02-20T13:46:23

Lemons and collards deliver day in day out in Houston with very little effort. Think about starting some today!

Collard Green Song from 2020-02-18T03:15:30

A Fire Ant Lisa original production. I love my collard greens and am so grateful that I can grow them. Especially after failing at growing almost everything else. This is an honest tune. I hope you...

Lemon Season from 2020-02-09T18:38:38

Lemon harvest processing is the top priority this week in the gulf coast garden. Freeze the juice and share with friends. Forgot to mention on recording but the tree is already blooming again. A tr...

Gardening: Garlic and Collards and Disappointment. from 2019-05-19T21:54:52

Grocery store gardening is the way to go! I had great success in growing Garlic by planting garlic cloves I purchased from the grocery store. For each clove I planted I got a bulb back. Not a bad d...

Learn about my invention GROW CUBE from 2019-05-07T04:05:38

Hi. I was in an online business contest. Please let me know what you think about my raised bed invention. Www.okragardensupply.com

Tips for successful gardening. from 2019-05-03T11:58:48

I share my four ‘s’ system for creating a healthy productive garden.

Gardening: Spring Is fun from 2019-04-12T12:59:27

A tour around the garden, an update on my gardening plans, and an announcement about my invention and its launch next week.

Warm Spring Rain from 2019-04-04T13:43:26

Curious what is growing in my garden? Listen and find out!

Life stages of the collard. from 2019-03-28T13:05:36

Why did my plant all of the sudden get really tall with small wrinkly leaves? It bolted. This is when the plant moves from the life stage of prime leaf production to flower and producing seeds. It ...

Collard Greens are my spring time bounty. from 2019-03-20T12:56:11

Huge collard harvest and a grateful description of my prolific lemons.

Collard Greens. Planting advice. from 2019-02-16T16:57:55

Tips on plant spacing, worm picking, and happy gardening.

Lemons and collards and a nice mild winter. from 2019-01-29T13:42:48

Round about the garden with some quick updates.

Happy New year. Collards and lemons. What more do you need? from 2019-01-17T14:01:23

Overview of how things are growing here in Houston.

Collard Green Song - Fire Ant Lisa original from 2018-12-23T15:38:32

Collard greens are inspirational. How do they inspire you? Ok. Gotta go eat my greens.

Discussion on yard waste and what to do with you leaves and lawn clippings. from 2018-12-18T13:54:16

We must use the gifts of the earth wisely and putting leaves in plastic bags is foolish. Start composting today!

It is always a good day to plant collards! from 2018-12-11T13:57:51

I planted my fall collard green starts and tried to give them plenty of room to grow.

Garlic is easy to grow from 2018-11-28T13:38:40

Grocery store gardening is the way to go. Super easy to pick up garlic from the store and plant it in your yard. Wait 6 months and harvest. Garlic is the beginning plant for beginners so get starte...

Lemons. Hold on ladies, it will warm up soon. from 2018-11-13T13:40:51

My lemons are starting to ripen, but they need a few more days of sunshine. Hopefully they will make it through these next two cold days.

Come say hi this Saturday! from 2018-11-09T13:06:20

I will have a booth at 8th wonder brewing this Saturday. Come by for a visit!

Lemons! from 2018-11-05T13:34:25

My Meyer lemon tree is doing well and the lemons are ripening nicely. Getting close to harvest, I hope nothing goes wrong. Also- Holiday Market on Saturday November 10,3018 at 8th Wonder Brewery in...

Putting On Leaf from 2018-10-25T13:15:35

The collards are growing well in the cool wet weather. Happy collards make for happy fire Ant Lisa.

November 10! Save the date from 2018-10-24T13:04:29

Hello! Please come visit me a the Houston Texas Boss Babes Holiday market. November 10, 2018 at the 8th Wonder brewery in Houston, TX.

How to start collard greens from seed. from 2018-10-23T12:45:37

Listen to learn how I used my compost to start collard greens from seed.

Collards Bed Update from 2018-10-22T12:44:06

Quick update on the state of my collard green beds. Seasons are changing and that is a good time to take stock and plan for the next stage. Thanks for listening!

How to spot Cabbage Pests. from 2018-10-12T12:43:15

Here I give some details on my experiments regarding cabbage worm eggs and their hatching.

How much did I harvest this week? from 2018-10-09T12:35:59

Well, not as much as I would like. Blaming the rain and the bugs. Started a bug experiment so we will see how that turns out. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for listening.

Collard Harvest. from 2018-10-04T12:42:57

How much did I pick this week? Time in and find out.

Why you need raised beds from 2018-09-29T14:43:55

The rain comes down in Houston and you gotta get the plants above the water.

Why I Offer Made In USA Products from 2018-09-26T12:37:37

Keep your money in America -supporting US workers. I think we can do a better job taking car each other and spending your money on Made In USA products is a good way to get high quality product and...

Autumn breezes from 2018-09-25T12:29:01

The temperature has dropped very slightly and it is time to plant collards.

When to harvest okra from 2018-09-24T12:32:14

Harvest Okra everyday because it quickly grows past its tasty phase. Okra left on the plant too long gets Woody and tough.

When should you start a garden? from 2018-09-21T13:01:01

Answer: anytime! But.... if you can choose your plants and time of year appropriately for where you live you will have the most success. Live in the south? Start collard greens 365.

How to choose a garden spot from 2018-09-19T12:32:04

Choosing the best location for your garden plot is essential. Find a sunny spot that is easy to water.

Start seeds today! from 2018-09-17T12:09:19

Starting plants from seeds is an affordable way to get plants- especially if you order my Free seed starting kit. Www.fireantlisa.com.

How to improve yields from 2018-09-15T16:00:04

Keeping you Garden well maintained will help limit the damage insects can do.

Compost- how I do it. from 2018-09-12T12:07:18

Composting is essential to gardening and using your resources efficiently. Listen in to learn more about how I compost.

Soil- this is where you start from 2018-09-11T12:39:54

Soil is the medium in which your plants grow. Better soil equals better plants so take some time to think about your soil and how you might improve its quality.

What to do about snails. from 2018-09-06T13:30:06

Cabbage worms are giving me a break, but now I have a bunch of snails. Ug.

Clean your beds. from 2018-09-05T12:05:32

Having a debris and rot free raised bed will really help your plants prosper.

What is mulch? from 2018-09-04T12:34:13

Mulch is like salad.

How to store collards from 2018-08-30T12:06:48

Wash your collards and GROW CUBE coming soon.

Afro Beets and Survival collards from 2018-08-24T12:29:21

Thanks to Afro Beets for leaving me a message and also an update on my front lawn collard plant.

Basil from 2018-08-22T12:16:47

Sprout Spot Soil Season. An introduction to my basil plant and the story of the basil in terms of four ‘s’s.

Okra. Give them a try from 2018-08-20T12:03

Home harvested okra is something special.

Thank You from 2018-08-19T15:21:09

Thank you so much to all my listeners. I have a present for you on my website. Www.FireAntLisa.com

Eat what you grow from 2018-08-15T12:07:09

Eat what you. Try the okra Garden Supply breakfast today.

Gardening Philosophy from 2018-08-10T12:38:13

It is my desire to see a little bit of growing things each day. It is a journey of learning where you live.

Queen among the collards from 2018-08-07T16:47:54

I love collard greens. Why not embrace it.

Hungry food from 2018-08-06T12:09:55

Home grown collards fast delicious, when you are hungry. That is true for so many healthy foods. Maybe let yourself get hungry so the collards taste better.

What is a Raised Bed? from 2018-08-04T13:40:47

A Bed is the part of a yard where the plants are growing and a raised bed is usually a amount or container that allows the surface of the bed to be higher than the area around.

Cabbage worm eggs from 2018-07-29T16:56:10

Stop your problem before it starts. Remove eggs from leaves whenever you can. Look for the bright neon yellow egg cluster. It will be flat against the leaf.

Look behind the ears from 2018-07-28T22:44:31

Cabbage worms hide down along the stall where the leafy first comes out. The way the leaf twists it looks a bit like an ear.

Worms get bigger from 2018-07-27T12:15:04

If you are picking cabbage worms every day, don’t worry if you miss one, tomorrow the worm will be bigger.

Lone collards from 2018-07-26T12:26:22

The collards plant growing on its own is suffering. Transitioning from lawn to veggi beds might not be a quick transition.

Maximize Leaf Size from 2018-07-24T14:52:49

It is the same effort to harvest and clean a small leaf as a big leaf so my advice: maximize leaf size.

Spot from 2018-07-20T12:36:06

Sunny and well drained. Those are the basic requirements for a spot that will make plants happy.

Season from 2018-07-19T12:26:07

It matters when you plant plants. Observe and learn to have success.

Seeds from 2018-07-18T12:41:23

Start plants from seeds. It is the most economical.

Compost: No such thing as waste from 2018-07-15T20:55:14

Your soil will degrade and need to be amended. Material must always be added. Compost is the best way to get this material.

Compost: Greens and Browns from 2018-07-14T14:02:18

There is no such think as yard waste. Start a compost pile today!

Compost from 2018-07-10T12:07:53

A description of my composting set-up

Soil from 2018-07-09T21:32:54

Soil is one of the four ‘S’s’ of Success gardening. Either you are lucky and there is good soil where you live. Or you need to buy or build soil. Building soil is easy, it is called compost and I w...

The Four ‘S’s’ from 2018-07-08T14:58:29

Soil Sprout Season Spot. Think about those things and you will be off to a great start with gardening.

The Garden Path Podcast from 2018-07-07T15:01:59

Misti Little has a wonderful podcast. Www.the gardenpathpodcast.com. Check it out. Also cabbage worms. Never get bored of those.

Lemon Tree from 2018-07-06T12:16:38

Lemon trees are a wonderful addition to your gulf coast garden. Easy to grow and productive. Plan on planting on this fall or winter.

Fire Ants In Raised Beds from 2018-07-05T13:02:23

When he rain comes down and the water comes up, watch out for ants in your raised beds.

Okra from 2018-07-03T12:12:07

First pod of Okra harvest! This episode has the world premiere of my Okra song.

Collard Green Tip from 2018-07-01T14:19:54

If plants don’t touch worms can’t spread.

Collard Green Pods from 2018-06-30T14:03:10

The plants we know are the plants that grow. Collards are easy to love at every step in their life cycle.

Natural Bed from 2018-06-29T12:45:54

A discussion of a flower bed in my garden that I have purposely let go to the weeds.

Made in USA garden gloves from 2018-06-28T12:31:19

Hello, this an appeal. Please buy Okra Garden Supply Made In USA garden gloves from Amazon and give them 5 a star review. Thank you very much.

Banana from 2018-06-26T12:37:05

Bananas shot up while I was away.

Collards Survived from 2018-06-25T12:15:31

I had to leave my collard patch to the worms for two weeks. But, they survived! Hooray.

Dundee Oregon from 2018-06-22T18:12

Description of a backyard in Dundee Oregon.

Willamette River Reflections from 2018-06-21T16:26:35

Willamette River descriptions and a bit of the Fire Ant Lisa origin story.

Spencer’s Butte from 2018-06-20T19:57:31

Quick hello from the top of a butte in Eugene, Oregon

Horticultural Paradise from 2018-06-19T16:25:18

The unique season and souls are what make the southern Oregon coast such a spectacular place to grow.

Tides from 2018-06-18T19:18:08

High and low sweep the tides. Planing off the earth before the tectonic plates shove the surfaces into the sun.

Thanks Afro Beets!! from 2018-06-17T22:25:02

Another Anchor gardener- Afro Beets

Brookings from 2018-06-17T16:51:01

It’s the coast and the trees are enormous. Photos on Instagram. Look for Fire Ant Lisa.

Irrigation from 2018-06-15T14:35:06

Quick look at Sand Creek

In-Law’s Garden from 2018-06-14T15:04:25

An audio tour of my in-law’s blooming Grants Pass garden.

Lupine from 2018-06-13T18:15:06

Blue Bonnets or Lupine? Beautiful no matter the name.

Sunriver Oregon Garden from 2018-06-12T18:04:21

Lovely plants. Beautiful weather.

Collard Green Starter Kit from 2018-06-11T15:50:41

I think my SOIL POD product is going to get a reboot soon. Collard Green Starter Kit

Oregon- It is cold from 2018-06-10T14:48:17

On summer vacation. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Oregon. But, wow, really cold for a Texan!

Okra Garden Supply Breakfast from 2018-06-08T12:38:38

My favorite way to enjoy the collard harvest.

Evergestis rimosalis from 2018-06-07T12:39:45

Stripped cabbage worm. I have them.

Brassicaceae from 2018-06-05T11:51:29

Collard greens are in the brassicaceae

Instagram from 2018-06-03T18:25:54

Fire Ant Lisa is on Instagram. Check it out!

Collard Greens from 2018-06-02T12:42:32

Planning a big harvest this weekend.

Lemons. Second blossom from 2018-06-01T12:03:27

Another round of blossoms and fruit on my lemon tree. Hooray. Fruit trees are a wonderful addition to a garden. I recommend highly.

Fire Ant Lisa from 2018-05-31T12:35:53

A bit about fire ants and a quick correction on garlic.

Grass and Garlic from 2018-05-30T12:51:41

Garlic is curing nicely. How long will it last? Can I grow a year’s worth of garlic?

Bananas from 2018-05-25T12:11:08

Hello, bananas. You are looking fine. It is time to start planning for winter.

Blueberries from 2018-05-24T13:19:09

I ate a blueberry! I grew it myself!

Snails from 2018-05-23T12:10:37

Rain brought snails. I just pick and toss.

Garlic from 2018-05-22T11:53:50

To preserve my Garlic I need to have room for it to cure. Easier said than done.

Garden: Plant Okra Seeds Today from 2018-05-21T11:53:17

Try to drop the seeds in the ground before a good rain. That will provide ideal conditions for Germination.

Front Garden: Blueberries from 2018-05-20T12:41:56

Ugh. Maybe next year. Mulch mulch mulch and weed weed weed.

Garden: Garlic Harvest from 2018-05-18T11:47:28

Mother’s day is the time to Harvest Garlic in Houston. Mine look fabulous!

Cabbage Worms from 2018-05-17T12:17:19

How to handle this common pest.

Garden: Peak Gardenia from 2018-05-16T12:32:48

This episode is packed with wonder and inspiration. My goal is to inspire and empower YOU to begin gardening. I call it zero to collards.

Garden: Lemon Trees from 2018-05-10T12:09:45

I am not getting many lemons this year. There could be a couple of reasons- listen to hear about them.

Gardening Saves Money from 2018-05-09T12:25:07

Saving money by gardening takes embracing what you can grow easily. I recommend collard greens.

Garden Tour from 2018-05-08T12:09:03

A little bit about what is growing for me, right now.

Gardening: Time from 2018-05-06T13:18

How much time you spend gardening should influence your expectations. I spend about 30 minutes per week. This is enough for great results with collard greens.

Apartment Garden: Season from 2018-05-04T12:07:46

The light and moisture conditions are determined by where you are on the planet. No matter where you are. I recommend starting with collard greens.

Apartment Gardening: Sprouts from 2018-05-03T12:09:20

Start collard greens from seeds.

Fragrant Garden from 2018-05-02T12:15:35

Gardenia, how I love the. Alongside jasmine in the fragrant garden. Blooming white together. I am calm and happy in my yard.

Apartment Garden: Soil from 2018-05-01T11:53:52

Apartment gardening has special considerations- do you have access to Soil?

Apartment Gardening from 2018-04-29T13:32:08

Contemplative Well or Blindingly Inspired - Which describes the 2 square meters outside your door? Apartment gardeners must pay close attention to their conditions, or gardening spot, because they ...

Garden: Start Composting from 2018-04-27T12:02:04

Compost is the foundation for your garden. Start composting today.

Gardening: Four ‘S’ from 2018-04-26T12:14:30

Season Sprout Soil and Spot. Take care of that and nature will take care of the rest.

Garden: Fire Ant Lisa from 2018-04-25T12:16:31

Why Fire Ant Lisa is my internet name.

Garden: Collards from 2018-04-24T12:16:03

Two Bolting plants have a different response.

Garden: Enjoy from 2018-04-23T12:39:39

Remember to enjoy your garden and share it with friends and family.

Milkweed: In The Groumd from 2018-04-22T12:54:08

I transplanted my Milkweed into my second favorite raised bed, and I did it just before a natural rain, which is a great time to give the plants a good chance at survival.

Call in: Sing to plants? from 2018-04-20T13:10:08

Absolutely!

Gardening: Collard Green Song from 2018-04-19T12:11:22

Sing to your plants and have a happy life. This episode includes an Original tune, collard greens, performed by Fire Ant Lisa

April 17, 2018 from 2018-04-17T12:16:34

Gardening: Collard Green Breakfast from 2018-04-12T12:12:32

The yummiest way to eat collard greens every day.

Gardening: Axil from 2018-04-11T11:48:35

Axil is a botanical word that is good to understand so you can describe your plants and understand more advanced gardening instruction.

Garden: Bolting from 2018-04-09T12:41:38

There are two styles of growth for many types of plants, the first is growing leaves, the second is blooming. Before leafy greens bloom, they bolt! Learn more by listening.

Garden: Strawberry Success from 2018-04-06T12:11:42

Prepare for success by recognizing strawberries take special care to thrive.

Gardening: Milkweed Germination. from 2018-04-05T12:11:51

Listen to this episode to learn a simple and easy way to germinate Milkweed.

Gardening: Planning from 2018-04-03T12:33:46

Growth is continuous. Life is short. Gardening can be a respite. Beginning to is more important than planning. www.fireantlisa.com

Garden: Grow Lights from 2018-04-02T12:38:54

Grow light inside is a fun way to garden year round. I found more success with even distribution of plants under the lights. When I only has one plant it got fried.

Garden: Pollination from 2018-03-31T13:06:06

Oh, someday to have blooms 365.

Garden: Keep Planting from 2018-03-30T12:12:24

For year round harvests try to keep up year round tasks.

Garden: Wash Greens from 2018-03-29T12:58:07

Rinse greens in sink then drain and look for dirt. Repeat until water is clean.

Garden: Forage from 2018-03-28T12:09:25

It is time to reflect on opinions about foraging and eating wild plants.

Garden: Strawberries from 2018-03-27T11:52:14

Fresh Strawberries now available in Houston area. But, not in my yard because last years plants didn’t make it through the summer.

Garden: Milkweed from 2018-03-26T12:23:47

Will the Monarchs see 2100? I hope so. I am going to try and germinate milkweed by soaking the seeds.

Garden: Blueberries from 2018-03-23T12:37:12

Check in on my blueberries which are currently in the 1/2 blossom 1/2 baby berry stage. www.fireantlisa.com

Garden: Season from 2018-03-22T12:02:59

Now is the time to plant in Houston- so get out there and get growing!

Garden: Harvest Greens from 2018-03-21T12:13:37

Collards are grow my again and I am back into harvesting plenty to eat. www.fireantlisa.com

Garden: Bolting Collards from 2018-03-20T12:35:33

Collards are blooming and just in time to compliment the lemon blossoms.

Garden: Peak Azalea from 2018-03-19T12:26:08

I am calling it- this weekend was Peak Azalea season in the gulf coast and piney woods of Texas. Spectacular! www.fireantlisa.com

Garden: Seasons from 2018-03-15T13:15:37

Timing is everything. Collard greens go all year in Houston.

Gardening: Breakfast from 2018-03-14T12:24:21

Okra Garden Supply Breakfast. Enjoy collards and egg cooked n the instant pot for a healthy and inexpensive boost to your life.

Gardening: Alternative Gardening from 2018-03-13T12:38:40

Don’t have space outside? Consider container gardening indoors. It might take a little bit of effort to get started and containers take a bit more attention, but you have to go with what you have. ...

Gardening: Weeding from 2018-03-12T12:18:55

Quick Tip: keep your garden gloves by your back door so you are always ready to weed.

Gardening: Lemon Blossom Scent from 2018-03-11T14:01:42

The scent of flowers can provide an invigorating and happy feel to your garden. Citrus gives joy all year round, in spring we can enjoy the soothing fragrance. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Banana Update from 2018-03-08T12:50:20

Check in on my frozen banana plant: spoiler alert- it still looks dead. No green shoots yet. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Planted Collards from 2018-03-06T05:33:24

Collards here, collards there, soon I hope, collards everywhere.

Gardening: Fertilizer from 2018-03-05T12:25:13

Adding soil amendments can be a help but I mostly stick with compost. I also grow resilient plants.

Gardening: Container Gardening from 2018-03-04T14:35:54

Only a small proportion of maximum size is obtained by plants grown in containers. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Lemon Thorns from 2018-03-03T14:01:40

Caution when pruning lemon trees- sharp thorns might lurk along branches.

Gardening: Lemon Blossoms from 2018-03-02T12:47:28

Spring has sprung inSpring Texas and the lemon trees have put on blossoms. Hooray! www.firantlisa.com

Gardening: Onions from 2018-02-28T13:26:45

In Houston I recommend growing green onions. Our even day length will make it challenging for bulb onions to reach proper maturity. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Fire Ants from 2018-02-26T13:21:11

Gardening: Unexpected Fire Ants. Resourceful ants can colonize unexpected locations- like a swing set cross bar. Keep your eyes pealed for ants, they can be anywhere.

Gardening: Lemon from seeds? from 2018-02-18T19:59:11

Gardening: Lemons from seed? • SOUR LEMONS? Quick Question and Answer regarding citrus from seeds and container gardening indoors. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Nutrition from 2018-02-14T12:42:45

Gardening: Nutrition. Eat plants soon after harvest for most nutrition. Growing at home is a perfect way to eat super fresh. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Food Supply from 2018-02-13T00:05:55

Gardening: Food Supply. What is food? Where does it come from? Start gardening and you will be able to start thinking about those questions in a new way.

Gardening: Mental Health from 2018-02-12T13:07:12

Gardening: Mental Health. Calm your nerves. Steady your pace. Appreciate yourself. Garden! www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Routine from 2018-02-08T12:58:27

Gardening: Routine. Success comes when you make gardening a part of your routine. www.firesantlisa.com

Gardening: Fire Ant Piles from 2018-02-07T13:02:22

Gardening: Fire Ant Piles. How to mitigate the problems with fire ant piles. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Fire Ant Management from 2018-02-06T13:04:56

Gardening: Fire Ant Management. The best way to avoid problems with fire ants: socks, shoes, and a sharp eye. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Indoor Starts from 2018-02-02T00:06:06

Gardening: Different Germination will happen. Soil temperature cannot ignored. Despite starting identical seeds in nearly identical media much different germination was achieved. Interesting! www.f...

Gardening: weekend glow from 2018-02-01T01:21:54

Gardening: Weekend Glow. The weekend glow is what you carry into the week when you have spent the weekend in your garden. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Avoid Mold. from 2018-01-31T13:04:32

Gardening: Avoid Mold. When starting sprouts indoors he sure to choose a sunny spot and put a waterproof barrier (like a ceramic or plastic dish) under your plants to avoid mold. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Frost Damaged Citus from 2018-01-30T13:28:03

Gardening: Frost Damaged Citrus. How to evaluate and respond to frost damaged citrus. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Broadcast Seeding from 2018-01-29T13:34:44

Gardening: Broadcast Seeding. Tossing seeds across wet soil is a great way to try and get some plants going. Collard greens have germinated in my beds after broadcast seeding last week. Listen this...

Gardening: Sprouts from 2018-01-28T13:48:18

Gardening: Sprouts. To have a garden you must have plants. Here is a quick introduction to the two main ways of getting plants. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Spot from 2018-01-28T13:45:46

Gardening: Spot. Things to consider when choosing a location for your garden. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Season from 2018-01-27T13:39:22

Gardening: Season. Pay attention to the time of year and type of plant to have success. In the garden, not all days are created equal and finding the right time for each plants is critical. www.fir...

Gardening: Four S's from 2018-01-24T02:46:27

Gardening: Soil Sprout Season Spot. Sort those four thing out and you will have success. www.fireantlisa.com

Gardening: Styles from 2018-01-23T00:17:12

Gardening: Styles. There is no right or wrong way. I have found having a goal- grow food and transition to an edible landscape- has helped motivate and inspire me. What inspires you? Let me know. @...

Gardening: Grow Light from 2018-01-19T17:17:03

Gardening: Grow Light. January is the perfect time of year to try out a grow light. I just put together my first one and it is awesome! Check out the episode.

Gardening: Collards from 2018-01-19T03:42:50

Gardening: Collards and propagation by stem. A few words here about propagation and its diversity. The more ways a plant propagates itself the easier it is to raise. Collards are great for this bec...

Gardening: Yard Waste from 2018-01-16T19:41:18

Gardening: Yard Waste. Keep all the yard debris on your property and use it to start a compost pile.

Gardening: Intro from 2018-01-16T00:32:11

Gardening: Intro. A discussion of my gardening style.

Gardening: Watering from 2018-01-15T03:44:36

Gardening: Watering must be done and young plants need the most attention.

Gardening: Choose A Spot from 2018-01-13T15:37:48

What to pay attention to when choosing a spot for your garden. Sunshine and drainage.

Gardening: Permaculture from 2018-01-12T04:29:05

Permaculture- the easygoing way to garden.

Gardening: Container from 2018-01-10T22:29

Gardening: Container Gardening. When starting plants in pots ensure good quality soil and sufficient drainage.

Gardening: Freeze Damage from 2018-01-05T13:44:26

How bad was the freeze? A close look st the Bidens is my gauge. Answer: moderate.

Gardening: Hard Freeze from 2018-01-03T22:18:57

A hard freeze in Houston. What does that mean? Learn more here!

Gardening: Lemons 2 from 2018-01-02T13:46:22

Preserve your lemon harvest quickly and easily by juicing the lemons and freezing the juice.

Gardening: Okra 2 from 2018-01-02T03:45:57

Observation of okra in winter and quick comment on why okra is the perfect plant for humans.

Gardening: Collard Greens 3 from 2017-12-30T14:17:38

Quick discussion of how much money the collard greens I grow are worth. Answer- about $3 per day.

Gardening: Green Onion from 2017-12-21T16:17:43

Green onions are a great plant to start growing because you can get your starts at the grocery store. I call it grocery gardening.

Gardening: Bidens alba from 2017-12-19T21:19:27

First two Bidens alba episodes. Bidens alba is a fabulous plant that attracts pollinators and is very easy to grow.

Gardening: Bolting from 2017-12-18T16:54:51

A description of what happens when a plant bolts- or transitions from producing leaves to producing seeds.

Gardening: Compost 2 from 2017-12-17T15:55:27

Quick update on the three 'R' s - now it is five 'R' s. Reduce Reuse Recycle Refuse and Rot. Composting is the rot and it is not too tough. Listen and learn!

Gardening: Compost from 2017-12-16T18:37:38

Am introduction to composting and some tips on getting started.

Gardening: Soil from 2017-12-15T14:12:30

An introduction to why soul soul is so important to a healthy productive garden.

Gardening: Watering 2 from 2017-12-14T16:18:18

Tips for making sure your plants don't get too much water.

Gardening: Collard Greens 2 from 2017-12-12T14:53:35

An introduction to my prize collard green plant that has been producing for 3 years.

Gardening: Garlic from 2017-12-11T13:23:23

Quick description of how to get started growing garlic on the Gulf Coast. More information: www.okragardensupply.com

Why 'Fire Ant Lisa' from 2017-12-10T16:20:02

A short description of why my internet name is 'Fire Ant Lisa'. I am Fire Ant Lisa because I sell a pesticide product called DIATOMS that is for fire ants. Learn more: www.okragardensupply.com/DIA...

Gardening: Jasmine from 2017-12-10T00:30:56

Jasmine- some tips for getting started with Jasmine.

Snow! In Spring, Texas from 2017-12-08T13:46:51

A description of the surprise snow in my yard and a quick thought on the infinite life lessons and refreshing perspective gardening can bring to your life.

Gardening: Freezing from 2017-12-07T13:53:43

How to prepare for a freeze.

Gardening: Collard Greens from 2017-12-06T12:32:18

An introduction to collard greens and Lisa strongly encourages everyone to grow collard greens.

Gardening: Okra from 2017-12-05T02:47:24

Introduction to Okra, a terrific plant to grow in the south.

Gardening: Bananas from 2017-12-04T13:45:18

Brief and entertaining introduction to growing bananas.

Gardening: Blueberries from 2017-12-02T13:29:16

A fun discussion of how to have success with blueberries in your Gulf Coast garden.

Gardening: Lemons from 2017-12-01T03:12:09

Gardening: lemons