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Gardening Volunteers
of South Texas "Essentials of Gardening"
class at San Antonio Garden Center. (210) 522-9220
or
www.gardeningvolunteers.org |
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Fri & Sat, Nov
13 & 14 |
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Texas Invasive
Plant & Pest Conference. A conference
including keynotes, concurrent sessions, posters,
field trips and workshops and is designed to serve
scientists, land managers, state and federal
agencies, local governments, and other
professionals interested in invasive species
issues in Texas. Trinity University, San Antonio,
Texas. 866-293-1842 or
www.texasinvasives.org |
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Sat., Nov 21 -
12n to 2:00pm |
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South Texas' Top
Tomato contest at Milberger's Nursery. You are
invited to enter any of our four categories.
Milberger' Gift Certificate to everyone who
enters. (210) 497-3760 or
www.milbergernursery.com . |
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Sat & Sun, Dec
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Milberger's Annual
Christmas Open House. Come and get into the
holiday season. Bring the kids. Let the kids enjoy
some fun activities while you pick the perfect
Christmas tree, poinsettia, decorations or gift
for the holiday. Hot Chocolate, Wassail, Candy
Canes, Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, Garland,
Wreaths, Poinsettias, Lights, Decorations And
Unique gifts for the gardeners on your list. |
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Sat., Dec 12 |
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Annual Cowboy
Christmas at Milbergers' Nursery. Texas
Weather Band and Free Homemade Chili. (210)
497-3760 or
www.milbergernursery.com |
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Gardening Tips
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What you could be
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for your
garden and landscape |
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in November
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This newsletter is
sponsored by:
Milberger's Nursery and Landscaping
3920 North Loop 1604 E.
San Antonio, TX 78247
210-497-3760
charles@milbergernursery.com |
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Three exits east
of 281, inside of 1604. Next to the Valero
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THE
GARDENING NEWSLETTER FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
N O V E M B E R
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Pansies are
the blooming plants that will perk up your winter
landscape. They are not xeriscape plants -- they
will require watering through out the winter but
in return they will convert your beds and winter
landscapes from brab to spectacular. And you can
find them on sale at
MILBERGER'S NURSERY. |
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Plant &
Landscape Questions. |
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Bring your best
fall tomatoes to Milbergers' Top Tomato
Contest on Nov 21. |
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What is causing my
tomatoes to split at the top? Tomatoes split
when there is fluctuations in growth rate due to
water and temperature changes. In some conditions
the skin does not grow as quickly as the interior
of the fruit. To reduce cracking water every two
days with drip irrigation.
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What is the best time of year to transplanting plum
trees? January or early February in order to allow
for root growth prior to budbreak in the spring. |
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November Articles
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THE LINK TO FIND THE COMPLETE ARTICLE |
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Visit Milberger's
on-line tree lot for more information on
specific trees and tree planting guidelines.
CLICK HERE. |
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PLANTING SHADE TREES. Shade
trees are important in South Texas because they help
break the summer heat. This is important for the
survival of both plants and animals. They also make
life more comfortable for people. Trees planted
in November will be able to get their roots establish
over the winter months so they will be better able to
withstand the stress of the heat and dryness of next
summer. It is important to select trees that do well
in our South Texas climate and there are many to
choose from.
READ THE
ARTICLE .
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SPECTACULAR COLOR FOR
THE HOLIDAYS. If you are going to have guests for
the holidays or if you just want to perk up your
winter landscape there are several blooming
plants to choose from. Consider pansies, Johnny
jump-ups, primulas and cyclamen.
READ THE
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COLD WEATHER CARE FOR
TENDER PLANTS. Our first freeze generally comes
this month. It's time to protect your hibiscus,
plumeria, bougainvilleas, and other cold sensative
plants.
READ THE
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RED-TIP PHOTINIA
are fast-growing dense shrubs that are
evergreen and attractive all year. They trim up
well. Be sure they are watered and fertilized
after each trimming to stimulate new growth.
Produces red and back berries in the fall. |
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Milberger's Gardening South Texas
on KLUP Radio (am
930). |
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Read
Calvin Finch's weekly column
in Saturday’s San Antonio
Express-News posted here each
week.
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