We open for the spring season on Friday, March 16th.

Hours: 

Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. -  4:00 p.m.

Sundays noon - 4:00 p.m.   

Other days by appointment.

We have a lot going on this spring... a lot of plants including heirloom tomato and other spring vegetable plants, a lot of Texas native and wildflower plants, a lot of plants that attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.  New classes and workshops.  And a lot more.   Keep reading to find out what we're up to and for more details visit our website.

Happy spring planting!

Cestrum "Orange Peel"

As miserable as last summer was we learned some valuable information as to what plants could take the severe punishment of heat and drought.

Shown at left is cestrum, a bushy perennial that is an absolute knockout plant that can take a beating and still look great.  I had some of these in black plastic containers, full sun, all summer, 107+ degree heat day after day.  Didn't skip a beat.  Flowers bloom non-stop spring through frost and attract butterflies and hummingbirds like crazy.  Highly recommended.

Turk's cap - another winner this past summer.  Since turk's cap is native to East Texas I thought it would probably fare well and it did.  I have some away from the general area where I water and I purposely left those alone... no supplemental water at all and they came through with flying colors (red of course!).  A fabulous hummingbird bush - highly recommended.

Rosemary, bay laurel, basil, lemongrass, thyme, and others also survived the summer.  Supplemental water was given but not on a large scale, so if they can survive and do well through a summer like last one I would definitely say they are worthy of a spot in the garden.  Surprisingly, all my pepper plants did great and continued to produce peppers throughout the summer and up to the first frost. 

Heirloom tomato plants and other spring vegetables will be available mid-March until sold out.  For the best selection I would definitely not wait too long... you snooze, you lose, especially as fast as the tomato and pepper plants fly out of here in the spring. 

For a listing of all the plants we'll have available once we open mid-March check out the "Plants" page on our website.  Varieties of heirloom tomatoes will be listed as well.

Workshops and Classes

If you are interested in finding out more about gardening without chemical pesticides, fungicides or fertilizers our April workshop is for you.  Organic Pest Control and Organic Fertilization is the topic and I'll show you what to use that is safe, effective, and easy on humans, pets and the environment.  As always I'll have a snack and beverage so please let me know if you intend to participate.  All information can be found here.

Date:  Saturday, April 14th

Time:  9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

Cost:  FREE!

We have a special class coming up in April... Soap Making!   A very talented customer of Pineywoods Herb Farm makes fabulous, all-natural soap and she'll be sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with you.  If you have ever wanted to make soap or even wondered about the process NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!  Goodies will be served... something herbal and delicious of course, and everyone will go home with their own little stash of soap.

Date:  Saturday, April 21st

Time:  10:00 a.m. until noon

Cost:   $15.00

For more information on how to register visit the "Events Calendar" page of the website. 

Information on the workshop and class for May will be forthcoming in the April email newsletter.  Stay tuned.

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

We carry a good selection of Baker Creek heirloom seed packets, and they are the only seeds we plant in our garden beds.   If you have never explored their website it is worth your time:  www.rareseeds.com.  Take some time to view the pictures and browse their selection of heirloom seeds.  Definitely a treat!   By the way, the picture above looks like beautiful, ripe tomatoes, doesn't it?  Nope... how about eggplant!  That's just one of the great things I love about heirloom seeds.

Final thoughts:

I have had several inquiries from people wanting to buy spring vegetable plants now to plant out in this nice, spring-like weather we are having.  It is my opinion that winter is not done with us quite yet.  We are prone to freezing weather throughout March and early April.  I would be very surprised if we didn't get at least one hard freeze within that time.  I am not planting my tomatoes or other tender spring vegetable plants out until late March or early April as I normally do.  Don't be fooled by Mother Nature!