<% tDate="November 22, 2003" %> KLRU: Central Texas Gardener > Question/Plant of the Week > <%=tDate%>
KLRU Logo   HOME  |  TV SCHEDULE  |  JOIN NOW
About the Show Past Shows TV Schedule Events To Do List Resources Contact Video
Question of the week

<%=tDate%>

Q. I'm getting ready for company. I'd like to use some herbal cleaners. Any ideas?

A. Yes! Try some of Trisha’s formulas. The house will smell great too!

Trisha's CornerOver the years Trisha Shirey of Lake Austin Spa has brought a number of great household cleaning recipes to the show from herbal carpet deodorizer to herbal floor wash.

<< click here for the recipes

<<view past Questions of the Week

Plant of the week

Photo: American Beauty BerryAmerican Beauty Berry (Callicarpa Americana) Beautyberry does best in a partial shade location. In fall the arching branches load down with clusters of purple fruits. A white fruiting form is also available. This plant adds interest to shady areas of the landscape. Provide dependable moisture levels for best results. This is a low care plant that is seldom bothered by pests and diseases. Remember, fall is prime time for planting trees and shrubs!

<<view past Plants of the Week

Planting tips of the week
  • Go ahead and plant your flower bulbs in the next few weeks.
  • The producer has made a ritual out of using a few spare hours on Thanksgiving weekend to do the chore, and chew up the extra mashing potatoes!
  • Continue planting lettuce, spinach, and radish seeds & transplants.
  • Don’t forget chard and the cool weather herbs: dill, parsley, chives, and fennel.
  • In fact, it’s an excellent time to plant all your herbs, except for summer specimens like basil.

<< more Planting Tips