Wild Honey Gardens

Wild Honey Gardens HI! I'm Jennifer Harbour, Gardening Coach and Master Beekeeper. Follow along and I'll help you eat fresh from your garden 365 days/year!

It was 78* here today. In February!And I am not complaining.I picked up what I thought was enough red geraniums from th...
02/21/2024

It was 78* here today. In February!

And I am not complaining.

I picked up what I thought was enough red geraniums from the other day, and today I planted them in the front yard. I think I need about 4 more to finish my "a splash of red in every bed" vibe.

I think our major MAJOR freezing nights are over, but we'll have plenty more nights that get down to 32*, or at least close to that, before spring is officially here.

The nice thing is, is that geraniums can easily take 32* nights. And that makes my spring-craving heart very happy!

Now, go get yourself some geraniums and put them in your yard or on your kitchen windowsill and watch how spring-y you feel.

If you're a wanna be farmer, a hobbiest, or a pro, the conference is the place to be! Thank you, TOFGA, for the invitat...
01/29/2024

If you're a wanna be farmer, a hobbiest, or a pro, the conference is the place to be! Thank you, TOFGA, for the invitation to speak on my favorite topic!

08/03/2022

Want some big bang for your gardening buck? Let's chat about the humble Echinacea plant, aka coneflower.

I mean, come on, look at how stunning they are!

Echinacea is a perennial in all 50 states, even in Alaska, which means it comes back year after year. I have some echinacea that's 4 years old! You seriously can't beat that for a $2 transplant or a packet of seeds.

Echinacea will die back at your first hard freeze, but watch out spring, here she comes again!

She makes the most gorgeous, long lasting cut flowers, and she blooms alllllllll summer long, making her a stunner both in the garden and on your windowsill.

Did you know echinacea and coneflowers are the same plant?

Just look at all of those plump seeds!This dried up beauty is for the birds!Most years I toast all of my sunflower seeds...
07/29/2022

Just look at all of those plump seeds!

This dried up beauty is for the birds!

Most years I toast all of my sunflower seeds for snacking on, but this year I let most of them dry on the stem so the birds could have their own feast.

Encouraging birds into your garden has its pros and cons, and I'm here for both of them.

Pro: They eat the bugs! There's nothing better than teaming up with your local birds to keep those nasty caterpillars at bay. I've seen a bird swoop in and sn**ch a tomato hornworm right off the vine. Sweet justice! They're the cheapest pest control you'll ever find.

Con: They'll take it upon themselves to snack on your fruits and vegetables. I've found birds nibbling on my lettuce and strawberries, and I've seen them sn**ch a micro tomato and fly away with it. Sneaky little buggers!

For me, the pros outweigh the cons, and I'm happy to share a little harvest as a payback for their organic pest services.

If you'd like to encourage birds into your garden, but you dont plan on growing sunflowers, you can put out a birdfeeder or a birdbath and they'll show up in no time.

07/28/2022

The 3 things you have to know before you plant your first seed in the ground.

07/25/2022

Not all melons give off the same signs when they're at their peak.

In fact, honeydews don't share any of the signs that watermelons or cantaloupes give us.

The best thing about these honeydew secret signs is that you can use them at the grocery store, too!

1. The rind will change from a light green, to a creamy, buttery yellow.

2. The rind will go from dusty and dull looking, to waxy and a little "squeaky" when you rub it.

3. The blossom end, the end opposite of the stem should give a little when you push on it

Tell me one of your family's secret melon picking tips in the comments below.

07/22/2022

This summer I grew 9 types of peppers, and I haven't even scratched the surface.

Whether you like spicy or sweet, small or large, peppers have something for everyone!

Currently I'm growing:
Sriracha
Bell
Jalapeño
Poblano
Serano
Melrose
Longhorn
Cubanelle
and Banana

Peppers are as easy to grow, too! I plant mine in some well composted soil, water a few times a week, and that's it. Peppers galore!

Do you have a favorite pepper? Have you ever tried to grow it?

07/14/2022

Just look at this! Beeswax is seriously a work of art.

I'm harvesting some honey today. I didn't take a drop from the bees last year, hoping this year's weather would be better for the bees. It's not.

I have a hive with lots of stores, so I feel confident in taking a few frames from them today.

Love your pollinators, please, they're having a rough year in the southwest due to the drought. Here are a few things you can do to help.

1. Please stop using pesticides around your yard.

2. Plant things that bloom and are native to your area.

3. Plant things that will bloom at different times throughout the year. Pollinators need to eat all year round.

4. Provide a water source. A dish, a bird bath, etc.

Every little bit helps!


07/09/2022

Planting flowers alongside my vegetables makes me, the pollinators, and the veggies happy!

What flower makes you happy?

07/08/2022

Ever walk through a cantaloupe tunnel?

If you want to add super fun and impressive detail to your garden, trellis your melons!
Once I made this archway between 2 of my raised beds, using cattle fencing, I've been trellising everything I can!
This summer it was the cantaloupes.

We've been eating cantaloupe for a month now, and they just keep coming!

I got this variety from It's called the Hybrid Parks Whopper and it's prolific!

Address

37 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX
78216

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Wild Honey Gardens posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Wild Honey Gardens:

Shortcuts

Share

Category