The honey bee apiary at R&B 1 Urban County Farm is the latest project as part of the ongoing PlantTAGG and Texas A&M AgriLife collaboration. In this article, Texas Master Gardener Jennifer Bowers provides insight on the apiary, upcoming trainings, and other activities associated with this exciting new project.
Hummingbirds are fascinating pollinators. It's a delight to watch their vibrant, tiny frames. Whether you love having these shimmery little birds grace your yard, or you want to attract hummingbirds for the first time, keep reading to learn how to create a space that they will want to visit often.
Butterflies are important pollinators. A butterfly garden has many benefits, including increasing the butterfly population. In this blog post - updated in June 2021, we walk through the benefits of a butterfly garden, how to create an ideal environment, and which plants will attract butterflies to your space.
Master Gardeners are volunteers dedicated to horticultural education and service. This blog post discusses the Master Gardener program (including curriculum and volunteer requirements) and what it takes to become certified.
Though your local garden centers typically offer a great selection of plants, starting seeds is a fun, cost-effective, and efficient way to get more blooms for your buck. This blog post offers an overview of how to get started with seeds in your garden.
Gardening became a mainstream hobby in 2020 for people of all ages. We sat down with PlantTAGG Founder & CEO Andrew Levi to talk about gardening, how it's evolved over the past year, and what we can expect in 2021. Read on to hear what he had to say.
Cold climates may cut back on some of the gardening opportunities found in warmer zones. However, there are still many varieties of flowers and vegetables to choose from if you live in a region with a shorter growing season. Cold-climate plants can brighten any wintery day. Keep reading to learn more about which flowers and vegetables do well and thrive in colder temps.
With less than two weeks before Christmas, you might be frantically trying to finish up your shopping -- especially if your friend or family member seems to have everything! Below are nine unique gifts to consider for the gardener in your life.
Potted plants are a great way to enrich your space. Planters make a perfect home for your indoor plants, but the plants may outgrow their original pots over time. When roots become too big, or your plant cannot get enough water in its current planter, it may be time for a change. This blog post explains how to spot problems quickly and know when it's time to repot or replenish your indoor plants.
Keeping weeds out of a flower garden is a necessary task. Of course, it makes the garden look cleaner and more beautiful. It also minimizes the competition for water and nutrients between the weeds and your plants. This blog post looks at seven ways to help keep weeds away.
