- Hurricane Hanna packs a punch with heavy winds, rain
- Texas Senate commends local law enforcement official for 40 years of outstanding service
- La Feria ISD, Cameron County delay in-person instruction
- La Feria grad Prado continuing her golfing ways at Marymount California University
- Community holds special vigil for fallen Fort Hood soldier
- La Feria residents invited to participate in research survey
- ‘Coach V’ calls it a career after 37 years with LFISD
- La Feria native retires from U.S. Army after 30-year career
- Judge Trevino orders mandatory use of facial coverings in Cameron County
- Annual La Feria July 4th celebration will not be held this year
The Garden Gate
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Herbs provide a plethora of uses for the home gardener
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN Herbs have many uses. Sometimes homegrown herbs can simply liven up the taste of food while others are...
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Raised bed containers can be a gardener’s best friend
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN Raised bed container gardens are not a new idea. But gardening companies, with the growth of the number...
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Containers, containers everywhere and here’s some tips on how to use them
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN There are many reasons to plant in containers instead of directly into the soil....
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A little palm tree basics
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN When you are driving into the Lower Rio Grande Valley, the tall palm trees...
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Understanding ‘companion planting’ is important to a successful garden
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN While it’s too hot to work outside for very long, this is the time...
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What to do with our gardens as the summer heats up
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN In a lot of the world, a gardener’s offseason would be the coldest months...
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Get creative when it comes to gardening during the summer
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN Usually, planting during the summer months in the Valley would not be recommended. But...
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Proper mulching is just as important to your plants as proper watering
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN One of our Valley treasures is Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, which is a birding,...
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Water, water everywhere but… well, that all depends
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN As summer really kicks in and our temperatures rise, we must be aware of...
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A little history lesson on the RGV to help make your gardens grow
By ANN JOHNSTONLFN When writing about gardening in our Magic Valley, we need to explain some of...
