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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

A pair of hands are working with plants in a garden.
August 12, 2024

Small acreage landowner educational series set for Aug. 26-Oct. 7 in Waco

Courses focus on legal, business aspects of owning land

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

A cut open green and red watermelon sitting on top of other water melons and surrounded by other fruits all laying on a table.
June 27, 2024

Three tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe watermelon can be a mouthwatering juicy snack for your family on a hot summer day

A painted bunting vocalizes in the top of a tree.
June 27, 2024

Migratory bird habitat webinar scheduled for July 11

Program covers how to select, build a bird habitat around a home

Balloons decorate The Gardens
June 19, 2024

The Gardens celebrates its sixth anniversary

Visitors enjoy festivities, view evolution of flora

Cluster of heirloom tomatoes
June 18, 2024

How to store tomatoes

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

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

May 31, 2024

Creating beautiful, healthy turfgrass and maintaining the environment

Boeri helps homeowners and landscapers tackle turfgrass challenges

Two children are playing a game of Connect Four during a recent Summer Celebration at The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
May 29, 2024

The Gardens at Texas A&M University celebrates summer birthday bash on June 15

Event includes educational activities, fun for all ages