A Hands-on Lesson in Soil pH

By Hans Hansen As an organic grower for nearly 3 decades, if I had to point to one topic of knowledge where organics started to work for me in a practical way it’s when I began to fully grasp the nature and power of soil. More specifically, organics began to work for...

Native Fall Season Bounty – Permaculture Zones 3 – 5

By Hans Hansen Temperatures finally slipped into a cool glide this week, along with a soaking rain that brought a vibrant green to pastures and landscapes, perhaps one last time. Cruising the country roads of Montgomery, Waller, Washington and Austin Counties, I...

Artist Journey Through is coming to Blackwood in 2015

I do my best to train myself to *live* in the present moment. TODAY, I am so looking forward to the future and specifically, the beginning of 2015. We are so fortunate to know Heath Brodie, who is coming to Blackwood to create a special exhibit for our enjoyment....

Propagation Thursday at Blackwood!

By Hans Hansen Here’s a seed germination chart to help you get the Fall and Winter garden started. Starting seeds in an un-cooled greenhouse or shade house during July and August, in Texas, is one of the most challenging things a gardener can do. Looking at...