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A woman with two watermelons on a table.
June 26, 2025

3 tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe, juicy watermelon can be a mouthwatering snack on a hot summer day

A tree-lined pond.
June 24, 2025

Real estate-focused pond assessment webinar scheduled for July 8

AgriLife Extension program provides pond-related information for real estate agents and new landowners

a hand among an array of flowers
June 12, 2025

East Texas perennial plant trials June 26-27 in Overton and Brookshire

Over 200 varieties of annual, perennial and vegetable plants on display

A T-shirt with the words Camp Bugs N' Blooms on it and various insects
June 11, 2025

Bugs, blooms and budding gardeners

Camp Bugs N’ Blooms introduces youth to the fascinating lives of garden insects

An upright prairie coneflower.
June 6, 2025

AgriLife Extension offers new plant identification course

Texas Triple-P Certified course covers basics of plant identification, life cycle, ecological value

salt marsh caterpillar
May 29, 2025

Watch out for fuzzy, stinging caterpillars

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction

A hummingbird drinks from a flower mid-air.
May 27, 2025

How to feed hummingbirds in Texas

Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting their migration

Giant party balloons at the entrance to The Gardens at Texas A&M University. Girl in pink dress holds small balloons.
May 26, 2025

Four reasons to join the Summer Celebration at The Gardens

Birthday celebration on June 14 offers educational activities and landscape inspirations

A butterfly sits on a blooming thistle.
May 8, 2025

Texas Master Naturalist Program receives grant for second year

Chapters encouraged to apply for community project funds for native pollinator support

Adult leaf-footed bug on a plant
May 2, 2025

Protect your garden from leaf-footed bugs

Expert tips to spot the garden pest and stop damage to tomatoes and other crops

Mike Arnold stands under a tree with the sun shining through the branches
April 23, 2025

A life grown with purpose

Michael Arnold cultivates knowledge, beauty and belonging through a life rooted in horticulture and the land-grant mission

Young boy and toddler girl look at a monarch butterfly resting on his finger.
April 16, 2025

Hullabloom Fest on April 26 celebrates spring at The Gardens

Learn ways to help pollinators during a morning of fun and education

Close up of yellow blooms of a Mexican mint marigold plant.
March 28, 2025

Mexican mint marigold designated as a Texas Superstar

Low-maintenance ornamental plant doubles as a kitchen herb

A collection of soil test samples.
March 27, 2025

Boost plant growth with a simple soil test

Soil testing tips for better lawns, gardens and crops this spring

Earth-Kind's Double Knock Out Rose.
March 24, 2025

Newly named Earth-Kind roses support sustainable gardening

2025 selections thrive with minimal care, offer beauty and resilience in Texas landscapes

Juan Anciso in an orange orchard.
March 18, 2025

Growing together: A visual celebration of agriculture

A National Ag Day photo gallery honoring the people, innovation, partnerships of Texas A&M AgriLife

A gopher snake.
March 12, 2025

Five ways to prevent negative encounters with snakes this spring

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share advice on how to avoid bites and coexist peacefully

Patch of bluebonnets and wildflowers in an open field.
February 26, 2025

Bluebonnets in bloom: A Texas tradition 

Discover the beauty, history and impact of Texas’ most iconic wildflower

A rose bush filled with large pink rose blooms.
February 11, 2025

Rose pruning tips for stronger, more vibrant flowers

Annual rose pruning helps prevent disease, promotes growth and encourages blooms

a hand holding a large pair of tweezers put plant seedlings in a Petri dish
February 10, 2025

11th annual Plant Breeding Symposium set for Feb. 20

Student-run event highlights innovative ideas for implementing big data to support breeding decisions