From the Hen House Garden

Growing vegetables in Texas means learning the seasons, working with the weather, and celebrating every basket brought into the kitchen.

Fresh herbs for cooking, fragrant plants for tea, and simple garden favorites that make the kitchen smell like home.

Notes on what to plant, when to plant it, and how the Texas seasons shape life in the Hen House garden.

Homegrown herbs and vegetables find their way into soups, breads, sauces, family suppers, and jars saved for later.

The lessons, surprises, and small joys that come from tending a garden one season at a time.

Practical ideas for starting small, using what you grow, and making a Texas garden feel connected to the family table.