If you have been waiting for a sign that it is time to start your spring vegetable garden, this is it. Late January through February is when East Texas gardeners […] ...

Vegetable beds are a productive and low-maintenance option for growing fruit and vegetables. They can be at ground level or raised to a variety of heights, and divided by paths that may be grass, ...

Generous rains in December and early January made for early blooming hillsides and canyons. Already, hoary-leaf Ceanothus ( Ceanothus crassifolius) is showing its ivory-white colored flowers, soon to ...

One five‑minute February job on bare soil could mean months of healthy basil and mint, with barely any weeding. Want a constant flow of fresh herbs?

Old water oaks (Quercus nigra) are prone to developing decay in their trunks as they age. Because of this, their life expectancy is generally considered to be about 60 years — they have the shortest ...

For those unfamiliar with goats, “kidding” is the term used for goats giving birth. While the word may sound lighthearted, the reality is anything but slow or simple. Kidding season is a ...

Don't just grab any fertilizer. Learn the differences between organic, natural, and synthetic options to make the best choice ...

With reports of looming "water bankruptcy" and the City of Cape Town urging residents to drastically cut consumption during ...

This short video describes how my quail turns mulch into an awesome fertiliser/mulch for my fruit and vegetable gardens.

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because ...

Mulching for winter matters more than you think. We talked to an expert to find out when, how, and why to do it right.

Master Gardeners will demonstrate tasks that can be accomplished in the garden in February as you plan for spring. This ...