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A basket of tulips sits in front of sign that says "Moody Blooms."
April 8, 2026

Aggie turns farm into tulip destination

Former College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Jerry Moody ’91 introduces people to agriculture through blooms

A hand against a background of ornamental plants.
April 7, 2026

Texas ‘green industry’ shifts to steady, sustainable growth following COVID-era boom

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 7, 2026

Texas mountain laurel in bloom.
March 20, 2026

Texas mountain laurel earns Texas Superstar status

Native evergreen recognized for its durability and aesthetic appeal in landscapes

Cotton jassid nymph.
February 10, 2026

AgriLife Extension shares cotton jassid guidance for green industry

Fact sheet targets invasive insect threat to Texas’ ornamental, nursery industry

Lorenzo Rossi, Andrej Svyantek and Ahmed Darwish standing together in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
January 14, 2026

Texas A&M trio leads new frontier in horticultural science

Plant genetics, physiology and chemistry align to advance sustainability, food security and wellness

American beauty berry shrub.
October 13, 2025

American beautyberry named newest Texas Superstar

Native shrub recognized for adaptability, beauty and wildlife benefit

A table with flower bulbs and planting tools.
August 29, 2025

Bulbs in landscapes seminar set on Sept. 8 in Texarkana

Free AgriLife Extension and Texas Master Gardeners program covers adding color, texture to landscapes

Close up of multicolored violas with dark purple, yellow and orange blooms.
August 26, 2025

Viola selected as a Texas Superstar plant

Broad range of colors, bountiful blooms for fall and early spring

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

A feral hog rooting in a field
January 21, 2025

Right-of-way, ornamental and turf conference slated for Jan. 30 in Amarillo

Conference offers five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units

Closeup of a red poinsettia.
October 30, 2024

How to keep your poinsettias beautiful through the holidays

Choose, care for and keep poinsettias with these expert tips

August 29, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research adds ornamental specialist

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

June 19, 2024

Riera-Lizarazu named new Basye Endowed Chair in Rose Genetics

Rose program to continue advancing science behind sustainable rose breeding

March 12, 2024

Eight great plants to bring butterflies to your garden

January 11, 2024

Right-of-way, ornamental and turf conference set for Jan. 25 in Amarillo

Event features pesticide safety, right-of-way, turf and ornamental pest management presentations

Texas A&M AgriLife
July 1, 2022

AgriLife Research trials guide ornamental production

Annual East Texas Horticulture Field Day opens trials to the public

Texas A&M AgriLife
November 29, 2021

Ornamental plant researcher Pemberton to retire

Research helped ornamental plant industry evolve

Texas A&M AgriLife logo
July 22, 2021

AgriLife Extension’s right-of-way and ornamental, turf conferences return in Amarillo

Combined conference set for July 27; offer 5 CEUs

Ornamental Sweet Potato growing against a brick building
June 24, 2021

Ornamental sweet potatoes named newest Texas Superstar

Varieties sprawl, climb and provide good color for landscapes, planters

Rock Rose ornamental blooms
May 6, 2021

Rock rose ornamental named newest Texas Superstar

Native Texas plant good for variety of ornamental uses