Workhorse Vines for Texas Gardens

By Dr. William C. Welch Professor & Landscape Horticulturist Texas AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M University Vines provide a great opportunity to make a display in a limited amount of root space. They can also provide shade and screening for large or small spaces. There…

Vermiculture: How to Worm Your Way into Composting

By Mary Karish Contributing Writer Many of us like the idea of composting, but lack the outdoor space, or live in a finicky neighborhood where composting shredded leaves is considered a cardinal sin. Fortunately, you can generate your own nutrient-dense compost in the comfort of…

Texas-Style Homemade Pickles

By Lee Franzel Freelance Writer We Texas gardeners love fresh vegetables from the garden. But some foods take on their special taste and usage from the preservation method — a necessity in the days before refrigeration, but now enjoying new popularity as a craft. Pickles…