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May 25, 2021

Rainfall events deliver mixed conditions

Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 25, 2021

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May 21, 2021

The Gardens at Texas A&M University celebrates third birthday

Commemorative events planned for June

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May 21, 2021

Snakes are out

Reduce snake encounters around the house

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May 20, 2021

Aquaponics for Beginners course now available online

Covers basics of aquaponics systems, how to get started

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May 17, 2021

Black Stockings napier grass newest Texas Superstar

Ornamental grass provides variety of uses, performs well in arid conditions

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May 14, 2021

Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! course now available online

Popular 10-week youth gardening, nutrition education program emphasizes hands-on learning

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May 6, 2021

Rock rose ornamental named newest Texas Superstar

Native Texas plant good for variety of ornamental uses

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April 30, 2021

Oak leaf rollers strange sign of spring in Central Texas

Pest not harmful to humans, but in large numbers can damage trees

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April 28, 2021

‘Bugs by the Yard’ and ‘Unwanted Guests’ cover Texas insects and pests

Two bug-based podcasts launched by Texas A&M AgriLife experts

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April 19, 2021

Over 600 hibiscus plants dispersed across Texas Rolling Plains

AgriLife Research fundraiser aims to help set Vernon as Texas 'Hibiscus Capital'

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April 19, 2021

Why are my tomato leaves turning yellow?

Nutrition, disease, physical disorders may be culprits

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April 14, 2021

Looking to take the sting out of beekeeping?

Everything to know about starting your own bee colony

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April 1, 2021

Plant a pollinator garden to supply immediate food in response to freeze setback

Pollinators are in need of help as freeze-damaged plants recover from Winter Storm Uri

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March 26, 2021

How to manage garden weeds with mulch

Newspaper and mulch key to keeping weeds at bay

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March 26, 2021

Honeybees might need extra care post-Winter Storm Uri

Focus on food, mite control and repopulating hives

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March 25, 2021

Celebrity tomato latest Texas Superstar

Variety sets standard, good for beginner gardeners

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March 18, 2021

Early spring lawn to-do list a little different this year

Prepare, plan now to make your lawn the best it can be

A single bluebonnet in focus in a field

March 18, 2021

Hurry up and wait, Texas bluebonnets are coming

Slight delay from Winter Storm Uri, possibly fewer blooms due to little fall rain

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March 9, 2021

Basics of raised garden beds

Raised beds offer accessibility, versatility in the garden

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March 5, 2021

Turfgrass professionals, enthusiasts offered a three-day management course

Texas A&M experts offer management guidance virtually