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Aloe Vera: Removes formaldehydes from the air. Can also be used topically on skin for burns. Bright indirect light.Rubber Plant: Cleans air by emitting high oxygen content & purifies indoor air by removing toxins. Indirect bright light, well draining soil and infrequent watering.Boston Fern: Acts as a natural air humidifier, and general purifier. Among one of the best air purifying plants! Bright light and damp soil.English Ivy: Known for rem… Read more

InsecticidesBacillus Thurengensis (BT): BT attacks leaf and needle eating caterpillars through ingesting the bacterium. They will stop feeding with out hours although you may not see extermination for a few days. Citrus Oils: Citric oil from citrus peels destroys the waxy coating in the the insects repository systems making it one of the more effective organic controls. It can harm aquatic invertebrates however, so it should not be used neat… Read more

1015Y Texas Super Sweet Description: Texas’ most famous onion. Yellow and globe-shaped with a sweet flavor.Size: Up to 6" in diameterStorage Life: 2-3 monthsTexas Legend Description: Yellow and globe-shaped, bred for extra health benefits. Very mild and sweet.Size: Up to 6" in diameterStorage Life: 3-4 monthsSouthern Belle Red Description: Red, flat, and sweet with a deep red blush.Size: Up to 4" in diameterStorage Life: 2-4 monthsTexas Early… Read more

Seed Starting Guide1. Gather Your Supplies:Seed Starting Soil: Use Fox Farm ‘Light Warrior’ or a straight peat moss Containers with Drainage or Peat PotsWaterLightHeat2. Timing:Tomatoes & Peppers: Start indoors in January, 6-8 weeks before the last frost.Other Vegetables: Beans, squash, etc., should be started outdoors when the time is right.3. Preparing the Soil:Moistening: Before filling your containers, moisten the soil so it's satura… Read more

WHAT THE FRIGIDE COLD CAN DO TO A PLANT: In extended hard freezes, the water in between and within the cells of the plants will freeze, causing the cells to expand and rupture resulting in damaged plant tissue. This type of damage is typically irreversible. What is freeze damage? The effects present themselves differently depending how exposed the plant was and what variety the plant is. Sometimes it is just a matter of foliage damage with co… Read more