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Harnessing summer’s flavor: Time for figs
Summer is officially here. Most of us would argue the point summer arrived in SETX more than month…
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Culinary Thrill Seekers: Valley Guacamole served to your taste
Guac or salsa? Do we have to pick? What about queso and pico de gallo? And green sauce?…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Plants that repel bugs and protect our hard work
In March, seeds were carefully planted, watered, fertilized and cared for. In April, we watched as those plants…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Attracting butterflies to the garden
In our busy lives, it is easy to pass by dozens of butterflies each day without a second…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Consider container gardening for produce
Do you dream of salad with fresh, homegrown tomatoes? Do you live in an apartment with a sunny…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Add a splash of color with flowering annuals
Flowering annuals provide fast, easy color. Flowering annuals or bedding plants can be the bright spot in a…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Our Texas watershed must be protected
Water is a much-desired resource in parts of Texas. Southeast Texas is surrounded by water, whether in the…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Companion planting in spring vegetable gardens
Spring is around the corner. Birds are singing, and buds are ready to burst out of their dormant…
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OUT IN THE YARD — Citrus fertilization great for holidays
Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are the three important dates citrus trees are fertilized. Each year…
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OUT IN THE YARD — It’s rose-pruning time!
The sweet scent of cascading roses is a dream of any gardener. On Valentine’s Day, rose venders are…