South Texas Proud: Habitat Worth Preserving

  By Suzanne Labry Contributing Writer The 33 counties that make up South Texas are one of the earth’s “last great habitats,” according to Dr. Fred Bryant, the Director of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (­CKWRI) at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The region lying south…

Splendor in the Grass: Spring Lawn Care
Splendor in the Grass: Spring Lawn Care

  By Skip Richter Contributing Editor Spring has sprung and our lawns are waking up from their winter rest. Some garden centers have already had lawn products on display for several weeks. Your competitive next-door neighbors may have already purchased turf fertilizer or perhaps a…

Purple Coneflowers for Cheery Summer Color
Purple Coneflowers for Cheery Summer Color

  By Keith HansenContributing Writer Summertime can be hard on many kinds of plants in our yards and gardens. We struggle to keep alive many types that are native to tamer climates. Soaring temperatures (often above 100 degrees), unrelenting sun and weeks without rain take…

Bountiful Blueberries
Bountiful Blueberries

By Keith Hansen, Contributing Writer  Growing your own food is once again gaining in popularity and eating healthy is a hot topic these days. One of the foods frequently promoted for good health are blueberries. They are very high in antioxidants, which are considered important…