Antique Roses Multiply, Conquer

By Jay WhiteContributing Writer PROPAGATE — verb (used with object), propagated, propagation. 1. To cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock — definition from www.dictionary.com Hands down, propagation is my favorite of all of the garden activities…

Kiwifruit: Beautiful Vine, Fruit Show Promise for Texas

By Tim HartmannTAMU Extension Program Specialist for EarthKind This article is part of a series entitled “Vines for Texas Landscapes” coordinated by Bill Welch, TAES Extension horticulturalist. Unlike grape or blackberry, kiwifruit is a relatively new crop to the United States, especially in the garden.…

Dixondale Farms: All in the Family

  By Suzanne Labry Contributing Writer Many of us can identify that pivotal moment in our lives when we reach the crossroads of future possibilities and choose one path over another. For Dixondale Farms president Bruce Frasier, that turning point occurred at a beer joint…

Rebels of Rockport: How a Group of Gardeners Rose against All Odds

By Mary Karish Contributing Writer Rockport, a beautiful Texas coastal city, is home to rebel gardeners. The rebellion started in 2009 when a group of gardeners growing weary of root-rot nematodes, sandy soil and drought revolted against conventional garden practices. Fifteen people from diverse backgrounds…