Seamaid,
You might want to call your local county extension agent and call them with your questions. The Master Gardeners there can answer your questions. Ask if they have any talks that the public can attend.

Xtal

try the tomato forum - I believe there is a very knowledgeable poster from Bastrop there.

Hi Rhonda,
I have a place close to the T. Village. It is like East Texas where I used to live. Acid loving plants do great. You will notice all of the pine trees in the area. I have azaleas, jap. maples, roses, etc. There is a nursery close to you called Kimas on Hwy. 71. Walcome to Bastrop.
Dan

Thanks to all who replied. I figured it had to be pretty acidic because of the pines. Should be a nice change from my solid limestone and flint. In some areas we actually rented a jack hammer to dig planting holes. I will definitely check out the nursery Dan.

Seamaid,

Welcome to Bastrop. I live in TV and can confirm that it's acidic. I'm towards the back of Tahitian and have somewhat sandy soil sitting on top of clay. I do a lot of heavy amending as well as raised beds.

You also may want to check out the Lost Pines Garden Club. It's open to anyone in the county, but there are a lot of members who live in Tahitian. It meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the meeting hall (back of the building, door faces parking lot) of First Assembly of God, 609 Pecan Street, Bastrop.

Kerri

I lived in Bastrop 20 years ago, and grew fantastic tomatoes there! The acidic soil is great for tomatoes and blueberries. And thanks to the sandiness and looseness of many of the soils in the county, Bastrop is known for producing great sweet potatoes as well.

Have fun!