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On the air and on the road for Gardens of Texas this spring

January 27, 2026 Is everyone enjoying winter so far?? Are you longing for spring and a new gardening season? Need an entertaining garden talk to...

Gardening 101: Oro Blanco Grapefruit Tree

The first thing to know is that Oro Blanco is not your grandma’s super tart grapefruit, the kind that puckers your lips and makes...

Catios: What to Know Before You Buy – Plus, Top-Rated Picks

Cat lovers, listen up! One of the hottest trends in outdoor living this year is the catio. They let our feline friends enjoy fresh...

How to Grow Stromanthe Triostar Prayer Plants

In USDA Hardiness Zones 9b to 11, they can be used as evergreen perennial ground covers, while in areas with colder winters, some...

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Narcissus

Nobody ever says “I should have planted fewer narcissus bulbs” when the flowers start blooming in springtime. With their cheery bobbing heads, these happy...

Feet up at Caddo Lake, plus mosaic car art

January 22, 2026 For my final post about Caddo in East Texas, let’s head to Caddo Lake State Park. Saw Mill Pond We visited Caddo in mid-November...

Living Sculpture: The Haus Plant’s Rob Moffitt on How to Turn Houseplants Into Works of Art

If the phrase “houseplant stylist” leaves you scratching your head, one look at The Haus Plant’s Instagram account (@thehausplant) will help you understand what...

10 Ways to Save Money on a New Patio

If you’re upgrading an existing landscape, you can reuse pavers from an old path or patio to create your new outdoor space....

Find Good Fortune With The Chinese Money Plant

The handsome Chinese Money Plant has taken the world (and internet) by storm, famous for its unique coin-shaped leaves and deep green colour. But...

The Garden Decoder: What Are ‘Seed Banks’? (And Why Are They Important?)

Native Plant Trust Grow native plants. “Habitat loss and habitat fragmentation is the number one threat to native plants,” says...

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Salty Soils: How Growers Adapt to Rising Seas 101

As sea levels rise, saltwater is ruining coastal farmland. Discover the “salty” solutions farmers and Clemson University researchers are using Salty Soils: Sea levels are...

8 Easy Vegetables to Grow for a Huge Harvest

Given the proper care and conditions, most vegetables are not difficult to grow. However, some are simpler than others. If you’re new to gardening...

Delicious Blackberry Bushes: A Guide to Proper Pruning

Discover the best time and techniques to prune blackberries for healthier plants, higher yields, and easier maintenance. Blackberry plants are perennials, so an established patch...