Horticultural Sciences

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A variety of different colored potatoes on a table
July 17, 2026

Texas Potato Field Day slated for July 22 in Springlake

Attendees will have opportunity to explore 145 potato cultivars and advanced breeding lines

A person watering tall flowering plants.
July 15, 2026

How to keep your lawn and landscape alive through summer heat

Expert tips on watering, drought stress and plant survival

A person pours a glass of wine in an outdoor setting. There are books and a microphone on a table in front of the person.
July 8, 2026

5 wine myths debunked by a Texas A&M wine scientist

Expert explains common misconceptions about sugar, sulfites, tannins and sparkling wine

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 26, 2026

Texas A&M horticultural sciences students, faculty earn national recognition

Honors highlight the department’s research, leadership and academic excellence

a large group photo outside from above
June 25, 2026

Improving efficiency: Nation’s plant breeders discuss emerging technologies

Texas A&M breeders, students connect with industry at National Association for Plant Breeding meeting

Several green and yellow colored watermelons sitting on top of each other in a large pile.
June 23, 2026

Wet weather, low prices put damper on Texas watermelon season

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 23, 2026

plants in a greenhouse
June 22, 2026

Texas Horticulture Opportunities Conference set for July 13-14 in San Marcos 

Register now for Texas horticulture event on crops, berries, vegetables, agritourism

A cluster of wine grapes on the vine.
June 10, 2026

Wine grapes in space: Texas A&M seeds bound for international space station

Research explores cosmic radiation’s impact on Texas grapes

Balloons next to an entry sign that says The Gardens at Texas A&M
June 4, 2026

The Gardens at Texas A&M University turns eight with Summer Celebration

Free, family-friendly event on June 13 offers educational activities and landscape inspiration

Ripe, picked tomatoes of several varieties.
May 6, 2026

Common tomato plant problems and how to fix them

Leaves or fruit damaged? What it means and what to do

a single peach hanging from a branch
May 5, 2026

Texas fruit production down due to low chill hours

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 5, 2026

White grapes on the vine
April 23, 2026

9th annual Central Texas Vines and Wines program set for May 12 in Waco

Pest management, pruning, fruit quality, irrigation, local wine sampling on the agenda

Pink Knock Out Earth Kind Roses in a garden
April 22, 2026

New Earth-Kind roses named for 2026

AgriLife Extension selections emphasize beauty, resilience and low-resource care

An individual scoops into a watermelon half to take a sample.
April 20, 2026

How watermelon research shapes the melons on your table

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist blends taste, nutrition and resilience to make better melons

Closeup of ripening strawberry.
April 14, 2026

Texas strawberry season slow to start, but quality stays high

Texas Crop and Weather Report - April 14, 2026

A group of three people hug while others stand and sit arond them
April 13, 2026

70th annual Convocation celebrates Agriculture and Life Sciences students

Honorees recognized for leadership, scholarship and service at milestone ceremony

Planting flowers in garden
April 8, 2026

AgriLife Extension Horticulture Series begins April 23 in Kerrville

Four-week program to cover vegetable gardening, turf management, xeriscaping and tree care

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

Navreet Mahal standing in a greenhouse with flowers.
April 1, 2026

Navreet Mahal: Shaping next-generation horticultural professionals

Texas A&M educator melds teaching and industry engagement with horticulture curriculum redesign

A person's hand in mulch on top of cardboard
March 24, 2026

Use cardboard to stop weeds in your garden

‘Sheet mulching’ is easy way to recycle boxes while fighting weeds and improving soil