The Plant Ninja

05/27/2026

Dove nest

05/27/2026

05/08/2026

Hummingbird nectaring on Texas native plant

05/01/2026

Central Texas Garden

04/17/2026

Birds bathing in my water fountain.

04/11/2026

A fellow gardener showed up today with his sons and a chipper to help tackle a massive brush pile that had been sitting in my backyard. What would have taken me weeks (or more likely… kept getting put off) was handled in an afternoon. Even better, we didn’t haul it off. We turned it into mulch and put it right back into the garden.
Is it as polished as store-bought mulch? No. Does it work? Absolutely. Now that same pile is feeding the soil, protecting moisture, and closing the loop in the most practical way. And maybe my favorite part… that whole area is finally clear.
Grateful for good people, hard work, and a garden that keeps teaching me to use what I have.

04/09/2026

🌱 Still a few spots left! 🌱

Join us at the SMART Museum for our Hydroponic Garden Workshop and discover a fun, eco-friendly way of gardening! 🌿

🗓 April 11, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 408 N. 10th St., Nolanville

Perfect for youth and adults (ages 11–18 & up), this hands-on workshop will give you a behind-the-scenes look at our hydroponic garden and how we grow fresh produce right here in our community. 🍓🥬

✨ Learn
✨ Get involved
✨ Make a difference

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

👉 Register now using the QR code on the flyer

04/08/2026

W**d fabric has caused more harm than good in my garden, and I did it to myself.
Over time, it compacted my soil, limited airflow, and made it harder for water and organic matter to move through. The result? Soil that just wasn’t functioning the way it should, eventually leading to plant decline.
I’ve learned my lesson and now avoid it whenever possible.
What I do instead:
• Cardboard as a temporary w**d barrier(it eventually breaks down into the soil)
• A 2-4 inch layer of mulch
• Dense plantings to crowd out w**ds
• Staying on top of w**ding early and consistently, before things get out of hand
It’s not as “set it and forget it,” but it builds healthier soil and that’s what actually sustains a garden long term.