By Robert HoffmanFreelance Writer hen the long, hot Texas summer begins to wane, a delicious fruit is just about to ripen. The Japanese persimmon is a fruit that is a delectable treat enjoyed by all people as the fall season begins. The Japanese persimmon, sometimes…
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Trees are the largest and most dominant features of our landscapes. There is nothing like a giant shade tree to add value to your home and to turn an outdoor area into a more hospitable place during a sweltering Texas summer. However with the shade…
By Skip Richter,Contributing Editor ad I known back when I was a wee child that one day I would be writing an article lauding the wonderful vegetable called spinach and encouraging folks to grow it, I would have no doubt been convinced that at some…
By Brenda H. ReedFreelance Editor lthough cauliflower has the reputation of being difficult to grow, I find it as easily grown here in Texas as its close relative, cabbage. The preferred time to grow it in Texas is during the fall for a winter harvest.…