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Bee balm has exceptional mosquito-repelling properties. Many insect-deterring plants work by crushing leaves, stems, and flowers to release the plant’s volatile oils. Bee balm is an exception, as it grows and blooms, it releases fragrances mosquitoes dislike (image: greatgardenplants.com).

Bee balm has exceptional mosquito-repelling properties. Many insect-deterring plants work by crushing leaves, stems, and flowers to release the plant’s volatile oils. Bee balm is an exception, as it grows and blooms, it releases fragrances mosquitoes dislike (image: greatgardenplants.com).

Plants Celebrated for Repelling Mosquitoes

John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener,
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time outdoors is time well spent (my opinion), especially when local weather patterns cooperate or when it’s not too hot to work outside!
Hydrangeas are known for their large, showy blooms, which can be found in various colors and arrangements. They are popular ornamental plants, thriving in both gardens and containers (Image Courtesy: Walter Avila).

Hydrangeas are known for their large, showy blooms, which can be found in various colors and arrangements. They are popular ornamental plants, thriving in both gardens and containers (Image Courtesy: Walter Avila).

Striking Garden Accents: Hydrangea Growing Tips for SETX

John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener,
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Hydrangeas are shrubs that provide large, showy, magnificent blooms when optimal growing conditions are provided. As a gardener, I struggled for many years, attempting to provide the exact growing environment that hydrangea required to not only grow but to thrive!
Food Manager certification

Food Manager certification

Food Manager certification

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
VHS CTE is excited to announce we have an additional 25 students who have earned their food manager certification in Mrs.Wilcoxson's Culinary Arts class. This certification from Always Food Safe is the certification earned in the CTE program area of culinary arts & is nationally recognized.
May Programs At Shangri La Gardens

May Programs At Shangri La Gardens

May Programs At Shangri La Gardens

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Gardener’s Guide Series: Pest Identification and Control Methods May 1st at 10 a.m. On the first Thursday of May and June, familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of gardening basics. This free program begins promptly at 10 a.m. and will last approximately one hour.
VHS Computer Science Students Earn Python Programming Certification

VHS Computer Science Students Earn Python Programming Certification

VHS Computer Science Students Earn Python Programming Certification

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Mr. Silver’s Computer Science class is proud to announce 17 students have received their Python Level One Certification. A Python certification is a credential that validates an individual’s proficiency and knowledge in the Python computer programming language. Mr.
Students make electric vehicle

Students make electric vehicle

Students make electric vehicle

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Looking Back 04/08/2010 Danielle Crossley (seated), DJ Melancon and Mahlon Butler model the electric vehicle they created in Vidor ISD ACE. This was a combined project in which Mr.
VHS Senior Ag student Lakin Funderburke’s Medium Weight Red Cross steer placed third at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to earn an auction slot and sold for $10,000 Saturday.

VHS Senior Ag student Lakin Funderburke’s Medium Weight Red Cross steer placed third at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to earn an auction slot and sold for $10,000 Saturday.

Funderburke steer makes Houston auction

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Coffee Grounds, Eggshells, and Epsom Salt- Good For Plants?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Now that Spring is here ‘officially’, most of us are scurrying about outdoors, intent on making garden beds ready for ornamental plants, herbs, and vegetables. There are numerous gardening tasks which must occur to provide plants with the best growing medium and optimal environment possible.

Plant Selection Can Improve Gardening Efficiency

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
By: John Green, Texas Certified Expert Gardener, Bridge City, TXWe have all been there… gardening can sometimes seem overwhelming, often challenging because plants have specific requirements which must be satisfied, not to simply grow but to flourish.
Itty Bitty Storytime was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “Splish-Splash Spring!” by Liza Alexander. “Spring showers bring flowers and fun to Sesame Street in this rhyming storybook! Elmo and friends say, “So long, winter!” by splashing in puddles and dancing in the rain.”The children made I spy sensory bottles with rice and trinkets.

Itty Bitty Storytime was held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Library clerk Sarah Screws read “Splish-Splash Spring!” by Liza Alexander. “Spring showers bring flowers and fun to Sesame Street in this rhyming storybook! Elmo and friends say, “So long, winter!” by splashing in puddles and dancing in the rain.”The children made I spy sensory bottles with rice and trinkets.

SPLISH-SPLASH SPRING!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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