Share your Texas Garden Blog Part 2

ltcollins1949

13 years ago

Hey! I see that someone has resurfaced a prior thread on "Share your Texas Garden Blog". I went to it, and most of the blogs are working, but I thought that it would be fun to do an update for us that have garden blogs and those that want to follow them.

I'm with the Rockport Herb & Rose Study Group, and after our old website crashed, three of us started our own blog Rockport Herbies. We have lots of good herb information and recipes on it and more. And we always have information about our Rockport Herb Festivals. The 7th Rockport Herb Festival will be held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Paws & Taws here in Rockport!

So come on down to the Texas Coastal Bend and see what we are gardening!

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jun_
13 years ago
here is mine, would love to see others

Here is a link that might be useful: Tropical in Houston
whitecap
13 years ago
I think garden blogging is a great way to give voice to the uniqueness of one's personhood, and to reach out to kindred spirits with whom to share our insights into matters social and political. I suspect you will attract more readers, however, if you stick to the cultivation of plants.
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castro_gardener
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Hello ! You wrote above that the event was April 2, but the website shows April 9.

We heard rumors up here in San Antonio that some of you might drive up for the plant swap. Is that you ? If so, the swap is April 2, so I wondered if the date for your event was incorrect somewhere.

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Cynthiapi
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Hello! I just found this site and wanted to share my blog with fellow gardeners and nature lovers. I reside in North Texas and most of my info is related to this area, but I do attempt to "nationalize" my posts as well. I appreciate being part of this group and hope to learn more from all of you!

P.S. If there is an official location to submit my blog (other than my profile) please let me know!

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