By Dr. Larry Stein Professor and Extension Horticulturist So if you had to guess, what would you say is the average life span of a fruit tree in Texas – 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 years? I reckon if you got right down to it,…
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Based on wisdom your dear ol’ Mama taught you–or should have By Skip Richter, Contributing Editor When gardening fever hits in late winter, there are few of us Texans who are not at least a little inspired to go out and grow something. For many…
By Jan Pipher Freelance Writer Remember Jack’s mythical beanstalk? Here are a few of its prototypes – fast growing, flowering, Texas hardy annual vines. Annual vines are climbing plants that are usually sown in spring; bloom and seed through the warm weather and die in…
2000 Garden Planning 2000 Garden Planning By: Chris S. Corby Whether you are a seasoned gardener or this is your first year to grow vegetables, take time now-before you order your seed and supplies-to plan your garden in your mind and on paper. By sketching…