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Timely Tips on Organic Gardening & Pet Care
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Buried Treasures: Episode 2, Spring Vegetable Gardening Series
In Episode 2, Buried Treasures, we show you how to plant onions, potatoes and garlic. Plus we update you on our garden's progress.
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Mar 15, 20218 min read
Cool Greens & Rockin' Roots: Spring Vegetable Gardening in North Texas
Episode 1 of our Spring Gardening Series introduces you to growing green leafy vegetables and roots such as carrots and radishes.
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Mar 12, 202110 min read
Fall Flutterby Facts
Texas Plays a Unique Role in the Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration October is time for the fall monarch butterfly migration! Each year...
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Oct 15, 202012 min read
Fall Season Guide to Organic Lawn Care for North Texas
Tom presents his organic program for keeping your lawn looking its best, including his time-tested tips and favorite products.
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Sep 15, 20201 min read
How to Grow Cilantro (Coriander)
Cilantro is also super easy to grow from seed! It can be grown indoors or outdoors, in a pot or in the ground.
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Aug 21, 20204 min read
The Basics of African Violet Care
All plants need healthy soil to perform at their best and for African Violets this is especially true.
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Jul 28, 20204 min read
The Story Behind Your Lawn Weeds
by Marshall Grain Co. How to Choose the Right Organic Weed Killer People often bring us a weed they've dug out of their lawn and ask us...
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Jun 13, 20206 min read
3 Steps to Effective Mosquito Control
There are lots of products out there that claim to control mosquitoes. Luckily, we've done your homework for you.
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May 30, 20205 min read
How to Beat Squash Bugs
The bright yellow squash flowers are like a homing beacon to both Squash Borers and Squash Bugs.
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May 16, 20205 min read
Landscaping With Edibles for North Texas
Learn how easy it is to blend edibles into your overall landscape -- your HOA won't even notice!
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Apr 6, 202011 min read
#SucculentLove - How To Grow & Care For Cacti and Other Succulents
Succulents are easy to grow indoors or out.
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Apr 1, 20202 min read
Marshall Grain's Organic Maintenance Services Keep Your Garden Healthy
Learn how Marshall Grain's organic maintenance services can help you keep your garden healthy.
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Feb 19, 20200 min read
Marshall Grain's Organic Lawn Care Program (Updated 2025)
Marshall Grain provides organic landscape maintenance services using time-tested techniques tailored for North Texas lawns and gardens....
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Feb 6, 20204 min read
Growing for Good: How One Local Garden Gives Back To The Community
The Giving Garden, which is 100% organically and sustainably maintained, has donated more than 9 tons of organic produce since 2010.
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Oct 22, 20195 min read
The 30,000 Year Old Secret To Fertile Soil
Soil scientists have been studying the use of biochar for quite a while, and have found that it can be hugely beneficial for your garden.
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Oct 1, 20194 min read
How To Grow Beets
Here in North Texas, beets can be grown in the spring, however fall is a much better time to grow them.
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Sep 14, 20196 min read
Plumerias Brighten Your Home Inside and Out
From pale pastel blues to deep, rosy red blooms and a sweet tropical fragrance, Plumerias work well as houseplants or outdoor containers.
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Aug 17, 20192 min read
Rains Bring On Fungus of All Sorts; Here’s Your Organic Treatment Guide
Rains Bring On Fungus of All Sorts; Here’s Your Organic Treatment Guide
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May 10, 20195 min read
Organically Grown Vegetables Really Are More Nutritious
The evidence just keeps mounting that organic gardening and farming practices result in more nutritious foods that also taste better when...
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Apr 1, 20192 min read
The Importance of Replenishing Your Garden Beds
Most of us usually wait until we’re ready to plant things before we think about preparing our soil. But there are some distinct...
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Feb 11, 20193 min read
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