Gardening

By Ashley Gregory, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service The days are still long and hot, but the first signs of fall are in the air....

By, Lori Murray, Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist From time to time, you may have noticed some small to medium-sized trees covered with...

Ashley Gregory, Horticulturalist for Hidalgo County It may feel a little early, but now is a great time to start planning your fall vegetable garden....

The other day as I was driving along Loop 499 towards the airport, I suddenly realized that something was missing!  Indeed, the beautiful Yellow...

By Mary Beth Simmons, Cameron County Master Gardener Texas Certified Nursery Professional Conserving water is a steadily growing concern throughout the Valley. Water-wise or xeriscape gardening is...

By Anita Westerbelt, Texas Master Naturalist Sunflowers are survivors. Even on dreadfully hot late summer mornings, they stand ready to meet the day; they withstand our...

By Lori Murray, Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist Crown of Thorns, originally from Madagascar, does extremely well in the Valley. At one time...

By Lori Murray, Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist August’s flower is the poppy. It represents peacefulness. August babies also have a connection with...

By Lori Murray, Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist A list of my favorite flowers would have to include the gardenia. From its soft...

By Lori Murray, Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist The gazania (pronounced gaze uh nee uh) has become one of my favorite plants. Several...