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The Tools and the Craftsman
On Being Sharpened for Service I spent some time recently in the shop, going through the “TO-DO” list. At the top of that list was a simple but tedious task:
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Washing The Slate
How Water Shapes the Landscape—And Our Inner Geography “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalm51:7 January does not ask us to begin loudly. The land is quiet
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Gardener’s Gifts: Where to Find the Best Tools and Supplies
If you’re gardening in South Texas, you know that our soil, heat, and seasons play by their own rules. You can’t just buy any shovel or any fertilizer and expect
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November: The Steward’s Time of Quiet Preparation in Central Texas
November often brings a deceptive calm to the South Central Texas garden. The scorching heat has finally relented, giving way to cooler, crisper mornings. While many gardeners associate this month
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August – Surviving (Maybe Not Thriving) in the South Central Texas Garden
August in South Central Texas. Just the words conjure up images of shimmering heat, relentless sunshine, and the distinct sound of cicadas buzzing their summer song. For gardeners, it can
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A Symphony of Sun and Soil
Starting to sizzle May in South Central Texas? Think sunshine, scorpions (jk…mostly), and some serious gardening potential! This ain’t your grandma’s flower patch, folks. We’re talking heat-tolerant heroes and plants
