Did you know you can take one variety of fruit tree and attach it, or "graft" it, to a whole different variety of tree? Tree Grafting is...
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Big Tex Urban Farm Update: April 2017
The 2017 growing season is off to a busy start at the Big Tex Urban Farms. In early March, we moved the farm from its winter home on the...
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Spring Lawn Care in Texas
With temperatures on the rise and the days slowly but surely getting longer, it is clear that spring is coming quickly! We all know spring...
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Growing Roses in Texas
Roses are an iconic symbol of Valentine’s Day. You can hardly go anywhere this time of year without running into a stand that is selling...
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Onion and Leek Slip Planting | Big Tex Urban Farm
More than 3,300 onion and leek slips were recently planted in the State Fair's Big Tex Urban Farm. Watch the video above to learn...
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Fruit Trees in January
Here is a short, and dare I say sweet, blog post from our Errol McKoy Greenhouse Manager: January is a great time to plant fruit trees....
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Black Eye Pea Recipes for New Year Luck
Howdy Everyone! From our State Fair of Texas family to yours, we hope y'all had a wonderful holiday! With the New Year right around the...
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Christmas Cacti, Holidays Gifts, and More!
The holidays are here once again. It is time to get ready for those big meals, Christmas lights, eggnog by the fireside, and pecan pie! A...
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Changing Out Your Garden to Make it Ready for the Summer Heat
Knowing what to plant is as critical to gardening success in Texas as knowing when to plant it. Part of that process is knowing how to...
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Need an idea for a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon? We have you covered. Come spend some time checking out Big Tex® Urban Farms. Now...
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