Newest Texas Superstar: Gregg’s blue mistflower
Gregg's blue mistflower has been named a Texas Superstar plant for its low maintenance, long bloom period and penchant for attracting pollinators, especially butterflies.
Lavender: Not just a pretty flower
Most of us are familiar with the scent of lavender. It is used in cakes and cookies, and commonly found in room sprays, perfume, floor cleaner and bath soap, to name a few uses. After all, its name comes from the Latin verb lavare, meaning to bathe. But there is so much more to this garden shrub!
Become a Texas Master Gardener
What is a Master Gardener? Maybe you’ve heard the title or attended one of their programs, but what does it really mean? And how do you become a Master Gardener?
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
Today is a special day to support local farmers, ranchers, and vendors who make up the farmers markets across America. We owe every meal to those willing to raise our food.
Liven up your indoor space and spirit with greenery
Incorporating plants into your home can beautify your space and create a positive environment. A variety of indoor plants thrive year-round, and can provide color in your home.
Summer heat exacerbates garden issues for Texans
Texas gardeners usually sing the same tune this time of year — the heat is oppressive, and moisture is in short supply. Some East Texas and Gulf Coast gardens received rain from tropical storms, but many Texans are humming through the second verse with continued high temperatures and a lack of moisture.
Why Moringa is known as the pharmacy tree
Moringa oleifera, known as the “Tree of Life” in the Bible and, today, often referred to as the Miracle Tree or a Super Food, has been utilized to improve health by civilizations in tropical and subtropical growing areas around the world for many thousands of years.
Beyond milkweed: Creating a migratory oasis for monarchs
Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage planting nectar-producing plants ahead of fall migration.
Emerald ash borer moves south: Invasive insect confirmed in 5 new Texas counties
Texas A&M Forest Service confirmed the presence of the invasive emerald ash borer, EAB, in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Palo Pinto counties. The pest is infesting and killing ash trees in new areas of the state and continues to spread south.
Big benefits to tasty tomatoes
Tomatoes are enjoyed in many types of dishes, including sauces, salads, stews, soups, vegetable drinks and pizza. This fruit, or vegetable (both terms are legal), is also one of the most “in demand” in super markets, farm stands, and farmers markets across the United States.