Gardening

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...

By Lori Murray, Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist Crape Myrtle Information Crape Myrtles require well drained soil that ranges from slightly alkaline to slightly...

By Lori Murray | Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist You have probably noticed, as I have, that the crape myrtle around Harlingen have...

By Lori Murray | Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist With appreciation to the late Audrey Paterson. Ferns are one of the most diverse groups...

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will offering funding for conservation efforts that help farmers and ranchers in Texas provide food and habitat for...