PLOW & HOSE Gardening in Central Texas

Sep 30 2024 103 ep. 35 mins 6
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Plow & Hose is a show dedicated to joys and challenges of organic backyard gardening in Central Texas. Learn organic gardening and earth friendly practices while getting seasonal planting information specific to Central Texas.

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9-30-24 Goldenrod, Figs & Burr Oaks**from the archives

Sep 30 2024 38 mins  
Fall in Texas brings allergens, weeds and an optimal planting window for pretty much everything!SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting important nutrients. For a limited time you can get up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off a one time purchase using code JULIER20 at checkout.https://www.magicmind.com/julier

09-23-24 Wildflowers! Time to Order Seeds and Plant 'em!

Sep 23 2024 39 mins  
Although it's officially fall according to the calender, it's still pretty toasty. Julie has heat-fatigue which leaves her feeling unenthusastic about chores. Despite the seemingly endless heat, it is time to get serious about spring Texas wildflowers. SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting important nutrients. For a limited

07-24-24 The Summer Lull--Keeping Plants Alive and Planning for Shade

Jul 24 2024 38 mins  
July and August are tough months for plants in Central Texas, but it's the best time for preparing to plant a fall garden. Consider another round of summer faves. Don't forget to include shade trees in your planting plans. SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting important nutrients. For a limited time you can get up to 48% off

07-12-24 Under the Feeder: Blossoms from Birdseed

Jul 11 2024 34 mins  
Newsflash! Summer is here! Julie enjoys endless blossoms from wild sunflowers! Learn about sunflowers and safflowers--cousins that keep our birds and squirrels fat and happy through the worst of summer.SPONSOR OFFER: Try Magic Mind if you want to improve your focus and energy levels while getting important nutrients. For a limited time you can get up to 48% off your 1st subscriptio

06-17-24 Spring Rains and Swampy Summer: Dealing with Moisture, Mosquitos & Monarda

Jun 17 2024 31 mins  
Julie's veggie garden may be smaller than previous years, but still attract pests like spider mites. The spring rains continue even with the start of summer making it muggy and mosquito-y. It's fine because we can disrupt their lifecycle with a simple, organic treatment. With less veggies, Julie has planted more flowers--lots of native and adaptive perennials--including bee balm, a

1-30-2024 Little Green Peas

Jan 30 2024 23 mins  
Green peas have a really small planting window in Central Texas. Like potatoes, they need to be planted by Valentine's Day. English, shelling, sugar snap and snow--plant them and enjoy some tasty spring veg!SPONSOR OFFER 1: Save 20% with code PLOWHOSE20 at www.magicmind.com now through the January 31, 2024. Regain energy and focus with premium ingredients in Magic Mind!SPONSOR OFFE

01-29-24 POTATO PLANTING PREPARATION

Jan 28 2024 32 mins  
So many things we can plant this time of year--but don't forget to get your seed potatoes ready for planting in mid-February!SPONSOR OFFER 1: Save 20% with code PLOWHOSE20 at www.magicmind.com now through the January 31, 2024. Regain energy and focus with premium ingredients in Magic Mind!SPONSOR OFFER 2: Try the new Seed Selection Quiz at www.trueleafmarket.com to find seeds and v

01-23-24 New! New! New! Year, Plants, Temperatures--Changes in 2024

Jan 23 2024 38 mins  
Julie is getting back in the swing of things...It's a new year, new season with new weather! It's the perfect time for garden planning and thinking about the summer garden. If you want to plant your summer garden as soon as possible--you need to sow seeds indoors NOW. As seed catalogs roll in and the temperatures rise and fall--January is an exciting time for gardeners in Central T

8-20-23 Rude Depressing Heat, But Hope for Fall Tomatoes and Love for Retamas

Aug 20 2023 29 mins  
This summer has been brutal. Pretty much no rainfall since May, July was irrationally hot and August continues to be RUDE with its heat. But Julie is hopeful for a fall garden with a modest tomato harvest. The star of the summer is the Retama tree that popped up in her yard this spring. With absolute no care or attention, the retama is blooming and proves to be a winner for a xeric

07-29-23 Brutal Heat, Bitter Cucumbers and Fame Flowers

Jul 29 2023 30 mins  
No surprise, it's hot & gross. What's not dead is struggling, including the cucumbers which are growing weird and some times bitter. Yuck. In better news, Julie bought new plants while out of town and they are so freaking cute--Fame Flowers. SPONSOR OFFER! Use promo code PLOW15 to save 15% off your next order at www.mcevoyranch.com