Gardenkids of Kemah

03/31/2026

With Keep Texas Beautiful – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 We are so Proud to have been the leader in stepping up to form the Beautiful Affiliate. This new@Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate is the hard work and planning of nearly three years without government backing.

03/24/2026

At the HLSR Bee Exhibit, I was asked how the queen is selected. Here is a beautiful short video of the process. Enjoy and Let me know if you wan to suit up and see a real live beehive locally. Otherwise join the Beeks( Beekeepers at the HLSR 2027.

03/20/2026

See who is feeding you. Do you help feed yourself with plant a garden of veggie, salad greens or herbs

Across our nation, farmers and ranchers work tirelessly every day to keep Americans fed, clothed and fueled!

During this National Agriculture Week, we honor agriculture from coast to coast. We celebrate those individuals who labor diligently all year to nourish, dress, and power the globe. To everyone in the agricultural industry, we offer our heartfelt "Thank You!"

03/19/2026

What is your favorite Native Plant...Comment with a Photo if you have one.

Spotted bee balm, aka horsemint, is a fragrant, drought-tolerant Texas wildflower that blooms in beautiful masses in spring and summer. Prairies, plains, meadows, pastures, and savannas are its native habitat. This plant is the larval host for the Gray marvel (Anterastria teratophora) and Snout (Pyrausta generosa) moths, and it's of special value to native bees.

Monarda punctata has an unusual, upright form with multiple stems arising from short rhizomes. Tubular, pale yellow flowers are spotted with purple. The leaves smell like Greek oregano.

More details in our native plant database! https://www.npsot.org/posts/native-plant/monarda-punctata/

02/24/2026

Great weather to pull weeds and help the ecosystem.

🌿 ❌ Feb 23-27 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. In Texas, you can take action by joining the invasive species Big Pull! Over the next 2 weeks, NPSOT chapters and members are removing invasive species to support healthy native ecosystems across Texas.

Note: This image is an iNaturalist summary of the top species observed by volunteers during our January Invasive Species Bioblitz. It is not a comprehensive summary of top Texas invasive species (we apologize for the misleading header!). Also, it appears that iNaturalist mistagged Bestraw (Galium aparine) as an introduced species. It is native to Texas. Thank you to those that caught this in the comments!

Get involved: https://www.npsot.org/posts/join-us-for-the-big-pull/

Learn more about NISAW: https://naisma.org/programs/nisaw/

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine Day. Plant something for the bees

02/09/2026

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Some vegetables grow in completely different soil layers and never compete for space.
Pairing deep roots with shallow feeders doubles the harvest from the same ground.

- Tomatoes & Lettuce — tomato taproots dive deep while lettuce feeds from the top inch
- Carrots & Onions — carrot roots push straight down past onion's shallow fibrous mat
- Peppers & Radishes — radishes finish fast in surface soil before pepper roots spread
- Squash & Spinach — squash sends roots deep while spinach grazes nutrients near the surface
- Corn & Peas — corn's deep fibrous roots leave upper soil free for pea nitrogen fixers
- Beans & Beets — bean roots stay medium-depth while beet taproots mine minerals below
- Eggplant & Arugula — eggplant anchors deep and arugula skims the topsoil quickly
- Cucumbers & Garlic — cucumber roots spread wide at mid-depth around garlic's shallow bulbs
- Melons & Lettuce — melon taproots reach down while lettuce takes only what it needs above

02/06/2026

For all you starting seeds. Start with clean tools & Soil

Are you planning on sowing seeds this spring? Are you going to do some transplanting from pot to pot? If so, you should be careful that you don't inadvertently spread disease-causing pathogens to your plants. Attached, you will find simple steps to help reduce the risk. It is also recommended that tools be cleaned regularly and between plants. For more details on proper cleaning practices go to: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/clean-and-disinfect-gardening-tools -ingredient-1%25-alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium-saccharinate-2148061

02/05/2026

Valentine roses everywhere. Rose care tips
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02/03/2026

Time to plan February Garden tasks
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09/24/2025

Well into the Month of September, What is in your garden?

Fall = Wildflower Planting Time!

Do you know the secret to a spectacular spring display? You must start NOW! September through November is the ideal window to sow bluebonnet seeds and other spring blooming wildflowers across Texas. Planting in the Fall lets seeds settle in, develop strong roots over Winter, and burst into color once the weather warms.

Here are some Tips for Success:
1. Choose a sunny, well-trained spot.
2. Lightly rake seeds into the soil or walk around on the area to try and bring the seeds in contact with the soil.
3. Water gently after planting, then let Fall rains do the work.
4. Mix in a variety of native species for a longer bloom season.

Plant Happiness Now, to enjoy a breathtaking carpet of blooms in Spring.