Drew Demler, Author at State Fair of Texas

Beat the Heat in Your Backyard and Plant These for a Fun Fall Harvest

A green bean slowly growing at the Big Tex Urban Farms. This has been a summer for the ages. I personally can’t remember a hotter and...

I hope everyone is having a great and healthy start to the New Year! Even with January's short days and colder weather, there are plenty...

Big Tex Urban Farms has helped start several gardens and urban farming-related projects across Dallas over the last few years and just last...

The holiday season is upon us! Do you have any gardeners that you’ll be shopping for this year? If so, you’ve come to the right...

We’ve got something new at the Big Tex Urban Farms and believe me, IT IS HUGE. Completed nearly two weeks ago, a second deep-water...

Most of our blogs from Big Tex Urban Farms have been about farming, but we still do a lot of work on the ornamental side of horticulture as...

Do you know what hydroponic growing is? Have you ever seen a hydroponic growing system before? If you haven’t, don’t worry –...

Valentine's Day is around the corner! Are you looking for a new gift idea for your loved one other than roses? Why not get creative and...

As a “plant smith,” I love the month of January. The winter crops are rolling in, it’s still a good time to plant trees, and it’s...

Growing your own citrus tree can be a rewarding pleasure for a North Texas gardener. Not only are homegrown citrus fruit a real treat, but...