May 2024

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Dear Neil: We get these red and black bugs on the new growth of our Texas mountain laurels each spring. What are they, and how can we eliminate them? These are red mountain laurel mirids (Lopidea major).

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With the spring season comes spring cleaning, and if you are like me, you held off all and any yard work until the weather was just right; and this time has now come. After spending the evening hours out doing these dreaded tasks, I came in with mud on my shoes and one thing on my mind.

HEAD OVER MEALS Recently, I was fortunate enough to take part in an event called The Sanderson Table. This unique, and one-of-a-kind experience only comes around every so often, thanks to Melanie Kaihani of Sanderson.

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