Last week I went to TreeSearch Farms and I saw Heidi Sheesley.   It was my lucky day, Heidi had a ripened Dragon Fruit from her Dragon Cactus or Pitaya and offered me a taste.    WOW!  I have never had anything like it and I couldn’t believe it came from a cactus!   The fruit tastes like a grape/kiwi.  It contains an antioxidant called lycopene which is known to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

That brings me to Heidi is having a Citrus Tasting followed by a talk to help you choose the trees you want to buy and how to care for them this Saturday December 5th from 10 to 11am.  For more information, please visit this link for more information. 

http://www.urbanharvest.org/classesevents/calendar/tree_sale_prep.html

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There is an expanding brown patch of grass in the front yard , it started this past week.  Could it be due to all the rain?  Can grass get over-watered?

J&J Weinberg

Hello J and J,

You have Brown Patch which can be very damaging to St. Augustine in the fall.   Brown patch varies in size from 4 inches to 18 inches in diameter.  Brown patch is a disease from hot, humid weather. It is most common when night temperatures and relative humidity stay high for several days and are accompanied by rain.  We treat our jobs with Liquid Systematic Fungicide.  Brown Patch usually occurs in areas that lack good air circulation or have poor drainage. 
This weekend I will be enjoying the weather and going to see some inspiring John Palmer Art in the Heights.   His art is magical!

John Palmer’s Gallery is inviting Houston to a Greek Afternoon and Greek Party that will  help raise funds for the Houston Heights Association’s Heights Boulevard Beautification and Reforestation.   

Saturday, October 17, 2009
TIME:  11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  1218 Heights Blvd.
Houston, TX 77008
INQUIRIES: 713-861-6726

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What up Jen,

Hope you are doing okay with all this RAIN.

Question, when is the best time for us to put out the winter rye seed and what should the watering schedule be?

Thanks,

Holzshu

Hi Thom,

Now is a fantastic time to put rye seed down since the weather just cooled down a bit.  After you put down the seed water it in and you will see it in about 3 weeks.  I love how  the bright green color contrasts with the early spring flowers, trees, and shrubs.  As for watering it doesn’t require much water.  I would water once a week.

Did you know that Annual Rye Grass Is Eco-Friendly?

Annual rye is very beneficial to problem areas that are infected with nematodes which are almost impossible to get rid of except by heavy chemical control. Natural and cheap for this infestation problem, annual ryegrass is ecologically friendly. Yearly planting of this rye grass seed ahead, behind, or with crops known to be a nematode favorite would certainly be cost effective.

I think this should be the number one grass of the new millennium.  Since it is a  non-aggressive, fast grower,  gives nutrients back to the soil,  highly digestible, beautiful color, and dies off when you need it to without chemicals.

Jen Allgood, TCLP

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Last year’s  house Jenscapes landscaped is on 4904 South Shepherd Drive,  77098

See BEFORE and AFTER photos on our Jenscapes website

Saturday and Sunday
October 10-11, 2009
12:00 to 6:00 pm
$25 ticket price for all houses/ no individual entrance fees
$20 for bike riders
For more information, please call 713.520.0155

http://www.aiahouston.org/Home_Tour.cfm

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Brugmansia

Heidi Sheesley is the owner of Treesearch Farms .  TreeSearch Farms is a  wholesale nursery and grower that supplies most of the plants sold at local Master Gardener sales, Houston landscapers, and supplies plants to nurseries such as Buchanans,  Arbor Gate , and the Houston Annual Plant and Bulb Mart.

Heidi is well known for educating the public, due to her vast knowledge of growing Texas natives. She will be discussing plants that are well suited to our local climate and soils.

All of the plants covered in the program will be available at the Sugar Land Garden Club’s 11th Annual Garden Art and Plant Sale. You do not have to belong to the club to purchase plants or to hear Heidi’s interesting lecture on September 15^th @ 10am.

http://www.sugarlandgardenclub.org/

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Jen Allgood has earned the designation Texas Certified Nursery Professional, awarded by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association. This peer reviewed certification verifies that an individual has prepared through independent study and passed a four-hour exam covering the essential components of knowledge of a retail nursery professional.

 The exam includes information about botany, plant selection and maintenance, design, pest and disease management, and sustainable urban agricultural practices. 

A TNLA Certified Nursery Professional must continue to keep current on information by earning continuing education credits to remain certified.  When you buy products and services, look for the logo of a TNLA Certified Professional, the elite of the industry who are committed to excellence!

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