Lavender, known for its lovely aroma, namesake color and calming effects, can be a bit particular to grow. In this post, StarHill Farms Head Gardener, Jerry Winkelmann, goes over the basics to growing your own lavender, including it’s drier tendencies and trimming needs.

Add this bountiful beauty to your Texas garden. Join StarHill Farms’ head gardener, Jerry Winkelmann as he discusses growing amaranth in this week’s blog post. Amaranth is a nutritious, gluten-free pseudo-grain considered to be a superfood…so why not try to grow it?

If you like fresh berries, it may be time to grow your own! Think of the endless yummy treats you can have once berry season hits Texas every year. We’ve already started making our blackberry jam and want to inspire you to do the same! In this week’s post, Jerry, our Head Gardener, takes us through the basics of growing blackberries so you can enjoy these sweet gems in your own home garden.

Technically, we may be going legumes. In this post, StarHill Farms Head Gardener Jerry Winkelmann shares about his experience growing peanuts and gives some tips on how to keep from going nuts in the process. 

Sweet Potatoes are here just in time for Thanksgiving. In this post, StarHill Farms Head Gardener Jerry Winkelmann, shares about his experience growing sweet potatoes and gives a couple of vegan-friendly sweet potato recipes to enjoy with your family this holiday. Enjoy!

Every season I try to add something new to the garden, something new to try, or something new to challenge my abilities. This year, one addition that has been a definite hit with everyone that has seen it, is the cucuzza squash. Attracted by the title, cucuzza means 'super long squash.'