Horticultural Sciences

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March 19, 2024

Foundational tips for no-dig gardening

AgriLife Extension horticulturist shares best practices for low-effort form of gardening

March 14, 2024

Pansies named newest Texas Superstar

Plants add versatility, range of color to landscapes

March 12, 2024

Eight great plants to bring butterflies to your garden

March 11, 2024

In the spirit of learning

Dhingra shares inspiration behind passion for horticulture

Juan Anciso
February 15, 2024

Anciso named to lead AgriLife Extension horticulture efforts

Focus will be strengthening strategic stakeholder relationships

February 14, 2024

Cultivate a tastier, healthier future 

AgriLife Extension hosting farm-to-table event Taste 360 in March

February 13, 2024

Growing a dream into reality

Joseph Johnson’s love of public gardens grows every day with the Leach Teaching Gardens

February 1, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research begins next phase toward breeding disease-resistant spinach

Multi-state project aims to develop cultivars resistant to five common spinach diseases

January 31, 2024

Liven up your indoor space and spirit with greenery

Texas A&M horticultural economist shares how plants can positively impact mental health during winter

January 23, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife expands controlled environment horticulture initiatives

Horticultural research remains at epicenter of growing field

January 22, 2024

‘Learn to live with ugly’ after freeze damage

Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter

January 9, 2024

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program highlights market, varietal expansions

Advances, including Texas french fry variety and nutrition qualities, to be discussed at National Potato Expo in Austin

Glasses of red and white wine
January 2, 2024

Wine trends to watch in 2024

Department of Horticultural Sciences head shares outlook for the new year

December 14, 2023

Texas A&M study shows biochar enhances soil health

Biochar represents promising soil amendment across horticulture production

December 12, 2023

AgriLife Extension adds viticulture specialist for Texas High Plains

O’Brien brings science to the art of growing wine grapes, winemaking

two floral design students pushing a cart of flower arrangements in front of Kyle Field
November 3, 2022

The 12th Man of Floral Design

Video: Thanks and Gig'em to the College of Agriculture and Life Students that create beautiful, dynamic floral designs for key suites in Kyle Field for every home game

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August 30, 2022

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets

Promising new potato varieties on the horizon

April 25, 2022

The positive effects of gardening on mental health

Experts explain the many psychological benefits of plants and gardening

Two photographers in a field of bluebonnets, one crouching down to take the shot
April 8, 2022

Wildflower photography: A matter of perspective

AgriLife Extension experts say focus on good manners, good sense, good planning

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September 15, 2021

Pecan trees showing good crop potential

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Sept. 14, 2021