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Even if they are easy to grow and delicious, some plants simply fall out of favor. Such is the case with skirret, a hearty plant that dates back to the Middle Ages and is said to have been popular with English royalty.

Summer is here despite what the calendar says. Central Texans are no strangers to the heat, and once we start reaching triple digits, I figure summer (in the garden at least) is here. Not only does summer’s heat affect our comfort but it can be difficult for the plants in your garden too. For example, tomatoes need sunshine and warm temperatures to grow but temperatures above 95 degrees Fahrenheit or intense sun can stress most varieties of the plants. Heat-stressed tomatoes drop blossoms, fruit stops developing, and the leaves may even turn dry and brittle as the heat leads to moisture stress. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to help your tomatoes and the rest of your garden weather the heat of a Texas summer.

Of the six Dripping Springs High School students who qualified for state UIL Theatrical Design Competition, all placed among the top six in the state. DSHS was represented by two individual students and one group entering their designs among more than 700 entries submitted in various categories.