The cake of gardening: zinnias Even for a novice-gardener taking a swing at the trade for the first time, few things are easier to grow than zinnias. FULL STORY>>5/10/2008 2:19 PM
Variety's the spice of landscaping Now is the time to consider color for your summer landscape. Here are few tips to bring vibrant color to your garden. FULL STORY>>5/3/2008 5:03 PM
Deer-proof your yard To us, our landscapes are a thing of beauty, but to a deer, they look like lunch. Check out some tips for deer-proofing your yard. FULL STORY>>4/5/2008 1:37 PM
Time for tomatoes Now that winter is gone, it's the perfect time to plant tomatoes. Horticulturist Skip Richter has some tips for taking care of your plants. FULL STORY>>3/30/2008 4:30 PM
Fertilizing tips to maximize time, lawn With the start of spring comes the beginning of lawn season. Check out horticulturist Skip Richeter's tips for keeping your grass green. FULL STORY>>3/23/2008 4:53 PM
Out in the Garden can be seen each Saturday morning. Skip Richter, our gardening guy, has more than 15 years experience dealing with lawns, landscaping and gardens. This segment is provided by the Texas Cooperative Extension, a state agency affiliated with Texas A&M.
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Do you think holding elections on Saturday made it easier or harder to vote for your local politicians, bonds?
Easy. With low voter turnout, ordering a snow cone takes longer.
I could care less about local elections.
There were elections Saturday?
There were too many other weekend events to attend.
Hard. With the lovely weather, it completely escaped me.