WHAT’s THAT PLANT??
Discover Nature’s Bounty in Ordinary Spaces
From your garden, to the empty lot, to city parks, and even the back woods, learn the forgotten uses of the plants all around you.
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In Our Changing World, Microclimates Matter
Microclimates are areas where differences in elevation or nearby bodies of water can affect the local weather. Think smaller to see how it affects your garden.
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Before DEET: How Pioneers Fought Biting Insects
Meet four simple, common plants used as daily staples in pioneer medicine cabinets, especially during mosquito season.
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The Problem with Peaches…
Love some peaches? Me too. But there’s a lot to think about before just buying a peach tree and sticking it in the ground. Here are a few things you should know.
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Foraging Ethics
When you’re raised from a toddler doing something that your family has done for generations, there are unspoken rules that are just part and parcel of how things are done. Here are the main four.
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Agarita – A Prickly, Delicious Beauty
This red berried shrub has almost caused more accidents while driving than you would believe, when I see the bright red out of the corner of my eye.
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Black Persimmon – My Favorite Texas Fruit Tree
One of my favorites and another often overlooked beautiful small tree is our unique black persimmon – a relative of Texas Ebony.
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Ashe Juniper – The Tree with a Thousand Uses
Ashe juniper, known to Texans a a major source of allergies, is surprisingly useful, with a deep indigenous history.