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Semi-Annual Pottery Sale

Our semi-annual pottery sale happens on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Ladybugs and Other Beneficial Insects

Find out why we stopped carrying Lady Bugs and Mantids and what you can do to get beneficial insects in your garden.

Earth Sprouts Summer Camps for Kids!

The Great Outdoors is proud to bring you our first ever gardening camp for kids age 4-10. The camps will focus on local food culture, gardening, and ecological stewardship. Keep an eye on our website for registration details and links. COMING SOON!!

Merrideth on CTG

I was asked to do a segment on Bamboo for Austin on Central Texas Gardener. Here it is!

Tom's Nursery Tour

Tom takes the Republic of Austin staff on a quick tour of the nursery. Check it out!

Attack of the Homegrown Tomatoes!

If you're proud of your little red beauties and want to show 'em off, maybe win a gift card, read on to find out what you gotta do.

It's Not Hot, It's ROOF Hot

Very few plants in the Texas landscape can tolerate heat AND drought like these little toughies.

Help your Plants Beat the Heat

Five tips to keep your landscape healthy in the heat and drought we are experiencing.

Basic Fountain Info

Here are a few things you definitely need to know when choosing a fountain. Follow these simple instructions and your fountain will give you years of enjoyment.

It's Corn Gluten Time

Now is the time to apply corn gluten for spring weed control.

Attack of the Aphids!!!

Suddenly, an explosion of aphids has descended on Austin, leaving everything sticky in their path. Here re a few things you can do to mitigate damage and help your plants.

It's time to plant wildflowers!!

While the flowers won;t come until spring, now is the time to put out wildflower seeds. Read on to find out how.

Extreme Freeze is Coming

Here are a few tips to try and mitigate damage from the hard freeze coming.

Valentine's Day is near!!

A living plant will last much longer than cut flowers. Plus they will bloom again in the future. All for a cost similar to what you will pay for roses this week.

Top 5 "Must Have" Garden Tools

While they aren't everything, these 5 tools will get you through 85%-90% of ypour garden chores.

Mother's Day Celebration

Celebrate mom at TGO

"Summerizing" Your Garden

A few easy steps to prepare your garden for summer heat. There's no need to be married to the hose this summer.

Beat the Summer Heat

It can be difficult to keep the garden looking good all summer. Working in the heat can difficult and even dangerous. Here are some pointer to help get you through.

5 July Superstars

While some plants will start to suffer when the heat arrives, these 5 winners are just getting started.

Succulents make local news!!!

Fox& 7/8/10, Super summer Succulents

Tree Planting video

From Fox7, a quick video giving tips on tree planting.

Mosquito Control

A few tips to help you control mosquito populations in your yard.

Fall tomatoes are here!

Fall tomatoes have arrived and peppers can't be far behind. Learn about why we plant them.

Agave and Yucca

Great drought tolerant plants for hot Texas gardens!!

Proper Spraying Techniques

A guide on how to properly apply solutions to plants using different sprayer types.

Gardening Questions 8/19

With Merrideth out od town, Kelly Nalle steps in at Fox7 and answers some questions from viewers.

Tantalizing Tillandsias

Tillandsia are easy to grow plants that nearly anyone can be successful with.

The Family Brassicaceae

Learn about one of the best veggie families for the fall garden.

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