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March 7, 2024

It’s time to embrace the power of flowers this spring

March 6, 2024

Native Landscapes for Wildlife webinar set for March 20

Webinar part of 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series

February 22, 2024

Lawn and Garden 101 series starts March 7 in Georgetown

Three-week program will help residents learn how to grow healthy lawns and gardens in Central Texas area

February 14, 2024

Cultivate a tastier, healthier future 

AgriLife Extension hosting farm-to-table event Taste 360 in March

February 13, 2024

Growing a dream into reality

Joseph Johnson’s love of public gardens grows every day with the Leach Teaching Gardens

February 9, 2024

Commercial Turf and Ornamental Workshop set for Feb. 23 in Lubbock

February 9, 2024

Plantastic Vegetable Gardening Seminar set for Feb. 23 in Fredericksburg

February 8, 2024

Prune your roses and your lawn, but leave the fruit trees alone

AgriLife Extension gardening guide offers top tips for February

February 7, 2024

Four tips for easier mowing and keeping lawns lush

AgriLife Extension turfgrass specialist shares mowing tips for this spring

February 1, 2024

Spring integrated pest management seminar set for Feb. 15 in Dallas

Continuing education units will be available for participants

January 31, 2024

Liven up your indoor space and spirit with greenery

Texas A&M horticultural economist shares how plants can positively impact mental health during winter

January 22, 2024

‘Learn to live with ugly’ after freeze damage

Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter

January 12, 2024

Prepare for winter weather

Texas A&M AgriLife
January 11, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research names new directorship of center at Dallas

New leadership remains steadfast in commitment to promoting urban agriculture, healthy living

December 28, 2023

Are swarming ladybugs harmful?

Annual swarms in homes raise questions about native, Asian beetles

December 26, 2023

AgriLife Extension to host Public Works Conference on Jan. 18 in San Antonio

Continuing education units available to parks, landscape and turf management employees

December 18, 2023

How to sustainably dispose of a real Christmas tree

Recycling, mulching, wildlife habitats provide good options

December 14, 2023

Texas A&M study shows biochar enhances soil health

Biochar represents promising soil amendment across horticulture production

December 13, 2023

What is that fuzzy black caterpillar?

Woollybear caterpillar makes its seasonal journey to overwinter

December 7, 2023

Holiday gift ideas for gardeners and cold-weather garden tips

AgriLife Extension ‘garden guide’ for December