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The Root’s Plant of the Month Feature Article
The Plant of the Month article in our monthly e-magazine is a go-to source for detailed information about a featured plant or type of plant. Enjoy reviewing past columns here. And signup to receive The Root if you haven’t already — it’s free.
This Month — Salvia Coccinea
February 2026
DCMGA member Sharrie Ely teaches us about another plant that every Texas gardener should have in their garden – Salvia coccinea, particularly varieties Scarlet Sage and Coral Nymph. These are statement plants that anchor a garden with continuous color and feed our pollinators all summer and into the fall.
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The Seedy Truth — Seed Starting (February 2024)
The Versatile Zinnia (June 2024)
Agarita Shrub (September 2024)
(December 2024) — On vacation this month.
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The Denton County Master Gardeners Association published the first issue of The Root, the free monthly gardening magazine, in April, 2018!
Brassica oleracea ‘Romanesco’ (September 2018)
Afghan or Eldarica Pine Tree (October 2018)
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