Tag: Garden View

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.

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.

Interest in cultivating pomegranate has grown in recent years in the United States as its health benefits have become better understood.

Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage planting nectar-producing plants ahead of fall migration.

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.

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.

Microgreens are small vegetable or herb plants that are usually harvested 7 to 14 days after seed germination. They have become popular in the American diet, especially as a health food, over the last 15 years as a great way to add nutrition to dishes.

Spring is in the air and your garden is ready for some love and care!

This is a great time for planting a spring and early summer garden, but our heat, especially this past year, may be cause for concern.

This is National Heart Health Month and a good time to talk about foods that can provide some real protection from heart disease. Filling our plates with colorful vegetables is important for good nutrition and protecting our health. Vegetables in the Brassica or cabbage family are so healthy that several servings a week are recommended.