Sheri Woolsey

Relay Planting in August: The Secret to a Bigger Fall Harvest in Central Texas When most people look at their gardens in August, they see tired tomato vines, wilting squash, and plants struggling through another week of triple-digit temperatures. Here in Central Texas, though, August isn't the end of the gardening season—it's the beginning of the next one. One of the best ways to keep your garden productive is through relay planting. What is Relay Planting? Relay planting is the practice of...

The truth is that summer isn't really tomato season in Texas. If you've ever dreamed of walking into your garden in July and harvesting basket after basket of juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, you're not alone. In most parts of the country, summer and tomatoes go hand in hand. But here in Central Texas? It's a little more complicated. The truth is that summer isn't really tomato season in Texas—at least not without some planning, protection, and realistic expectations. Why Tomatoes Struggle in...

There’s a quiet kind of magic happening beneath your soil. The kind you don’t see but feel in your harvest. Beneficial nematodes are one of those tools that feel almost TOO simple for how powerful they are. No sprays. No harsh chemicals. No disruption to the rhythm of your garden. Just nature, doing what it was designed to do. So What Are Beneficial Nematodes? Beneficial nematodes are microscopic, soil-dwelling organisms - invisible to the eye, but incredibly effective. Think of them as...