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We recently took a trip to visit one of the kids in the Hill Country. After Emmy got me interested in Ferdinand Lindheimer, often called the “Father of Texas Botany,” I realized that his home and ...

Graduating high school seniors in Rockwall County with an interest in horticulture and related sciences will now have a new opportunity to help fund their education. The Rockwall County Master ...

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Looking to improve your gardening skills? Even though it may be cold outside, there’s always something new to learn. The Big Country Master Gardeners offer monthly ...

While spring planting may feel far off during the winter months, local experts say now is one of the most important times to prepare your garden for success.

There is nothing better on a hot summer afternoon than some nice cold fruit, especially if that fruit comes from your own garden. One of my favorite cold, sweet, juicy fruits on a hot afternoon is a ...

Gardeners who have completed the Texas Master Gardener program provide more than 520,000 hours of volunteer time to their fellow Texans in educational projects. The economic value of their service ...

Texas Master Gardeners are enthusiastic horticulturists who are willing to learn and volunteer to help others. Annually, they provide well over 520,000 hours of volunteer time to their fellow Texans ...

This story has been updated to correct information about Dr. Kelly Albus' work. A caption incorrectly identified her employer, which is Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Water Resources Institute.The ...