Trees for Texas

By Michael Bracken Managing Editor ven though much of the world thinks Texas is filled with nothing but cactus, cattle and cowboys, more than 22 million acres of the state are forested. The Texas Forest Service, part of the Texas A&M University System since its…

The Apricot Challenge

Apricots have been a problem fruit to grow in Texas for many years. Although the fruit can be grown in most areas of Texas the trees do not produce every year and may only produce a crop of fruit in 2 out of every 5…

Softball-sized onions

By Chris S. Corby Editor and Publisher nions are no exception when it comes to what we can grow bigger and better here in Texas. Unfortunately many gardeners have trouble growing those jumbo, softball-sized onions that most commercial growers produce on a routine basis. To…

Growing great salads in Texas

By Brenda H. Reed Freelance Editor all is a good time to plant a salad garden here in Texas. Lettuce, as well as radishes, kale, Swiss chard, green onions, spinach and many varieties of greens, prefer the cooler weather that fall and winter offers. All…