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A bunch of carrots freshly pulled from the earth with soil still on them
September 5, 2024

Time to transition your garden for fall and start cool-season vegetables

AgriLife Extension September Gardening Guide.

September 4, 2024

When do I plant wildflower seeds for stunning spring blooms?

From bluebonnets to Indian paintbrushes, planting in fall is key

August 29, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research adds ornamental specialist

King plans innovative greenhouse, nursery plant research program at Overton Center

August 21, 2024

Gregg’s blue mistflower newest Texas Superstar

Native plant known as low maintenance, long-blooming, butterfly friendly

August 20, 2024

Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 10 in Hewitt

Continuing education units will be offered to pesticide applicator license holders

August 13, 2024

Four tips to prevent and remove grass stickers

How to banish and manage sandburs for good

A large and small tomato against a bright blue background. Both tomatoes show splits in their skin as a result of too much soil moisture,
August 8, 2024

The best time to pick produce, keep tomatoes from splitting

AgriLife Extension August Gardening Guide

A hummingbird drinks from a flower mid-air.
August 5, 2024

How to feed a hummingbird

From feeders to flowers, hummingbird basics for Texans

A person is watering plants in a garden.
July 26, 2024

Registration open for Wilson County Master Gardener fall certification training in Floresville

14-week course runs Aug. 20-Nov. 19

July 15, 2024

Questions about watering your yard? – there’s an app for that

WaterMyYard takes the ‘When?’ and ‘How much?’ out of watering your lawn

A person is digging soil with a trowel.
July 12, 2024

Samples now accepted for Harrison County soil testing drive

Residents can drop off samples until July 26

A rain barrel at a home.
July 11, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for July 24 in Round Rock

Area residents are invited to the free event

A hand pushes mulch around a small green plant in a garden.
July 11, 2024

Heat exacerbates summer garden issues for Texans

AgriLife Extension July Gardening Guide

A man working in a garden holding a trowel and a pot.
July 3, 2024

‘Garden Success’ on KAMU-FM has new host; Stephen Brueggerhoff starts July 4

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist to replace retired host Skip Richter

June 19, 2024

Riera-Lizarazu named new Basye Endowed Chair in Rose Genetics

Rose program to continue advancing science behind sustainable rose breeding

Cluster of heirloom tomatoes
June 18, 2024

How to store tomatoes

Tips to keep tomatoes, from ‘breakers’ to ripened red

A woman sets up a water bowl for her dog.
June 11, 2024

Protect pets during the dog days of summer

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share considerations for summer heat safety

June 7, 2024

Spread of emerald ash borer continues in Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife entities offer advice on protecting trees

A Pride of Barbados, a red and yellow plant, that can survive water stress well.
June 6, 2024

Protect your garden from water stress caused by too much, not enough rain

AgriLife Extension June Gardening Guide

June 4, 2024

Blackberries, blueberries, other fruits contribute to Texas agriculture

Texas Crop and Weather Report – June 4, 2024