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A gloved hand holds two halves of a fruit
November 14, 2024

What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop?

AgriLife Research scientist explains the not-so-sweet citrus disease and efforts to control it

A large group of individuals standing in a park area with several trees during a reforestation project in Lufkin
November 12, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project 

More than 150 trees planted, 280 saplings distributed in Lufkin

The hands of a researcher, with blue gloves on, tending to plants being grown in a controlled environment
November 8, 2024

Controlled environment horticulture conference set for Dec. 5 in Dallas

Event offers in-person and virtual attendance options

Red and orange oak tree leaves on a branch.
November 7, 2024

Leave leaf litter alone for overwintering insects

AgriLife Extension November Gardening Guide

Closeup of blades of green grass
November 7, 2024

AgriLife Extension will host landscape and turf program on Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Five-hour course offers continuing education units 

A single armyworm eating a blade of grass.
October 30, 2024

Armyworms can be managed in lawns by following three helpful tips

Early dying off of lawns could signal infestation

Closeup of a red poinsettia.
October 30, 2024

How to keep your poinsettias beautiful through the holidays

Choose, care for and keep poinsettias with these expert tips

an individual who is pruning a hedge
October 30, 2024

Landscape Maintenance category training set for Nov. 13 in Fort Worth

Class will prepare individuals for Texas Department of Agriculture exams

Summer snowflake blooms
October 28, 2024

Summer snowflake named newest Texas Superstar

Bulb plant easy to grow, blooms bring early spring color

yellow red and white tulips
October 24, 2024

Bulbs to blooms: Tips for fall bulb planting

Prepare now for gorgeous spring displays

Hands holding two small pumpkins with larger pumpkins underneath
October 22, 2024

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

And the difference between a fruit and vegetable

Snowfall covers the ground and has dusted three plants in bright yellow large pots in a garden.
October 16, 2024

Five steps to prepare your garden for winter

Texas A&M horticulturist offers expert garden advice to enter the cool season with confidence

red, yellow, white and pink mums fill the picture frame
October 8, 2024

10 quick tips to help your mums survive and thrive

What to look for, how to care for fall favorite flower

The Gardens at Texas A&M fall decor features pumpkins of different colors in front of planters with white flowers in one and red in the other.
October 3, 2024

Prepare your garden for the holiday season

AgriLife Extension October Garden Guide

October 1, 2024

The strange types of spiderwebs found in nature

AgriLife Extension specialist unravels the strategies of different spiderweb styles

September 20, 2024

Inaugural Fig-toberfest scheduled for Oct. 5 in Angleton

Event will include speakers, exhibitors and fig tasting

September 19, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 3 in Comfort

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

September 18, 2024

Herb gardening tips for Texas

Learn how to grow herbs as fresh, multiuse plants at home

September 17, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 1 in Medina

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

September 6, 2024

Second annual Strawberry Jamboree set for Sept. 21 in Lake Jackson

Event will showcase best practices for growing strawberries in the region