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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Visit Big Tex Urban Farms
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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Big Tex® Urban Farms: Tomatoes and Canning Salsa
We hope you’ve been keeping tabs on our Big Tex® Urban Farms. There is a lot to share in regards to new vegetables, fruit varieties and...
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Introducing Big Tex Urban Farms
You may have noticed something growing on our State Fair of Texas social media channels. Introducing “Big Tex® Urban Farm”, a sea of...
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Growing Tomatoes in Texas
Howdy, Folks! Who doesn’t love good homegrown tomatoes? Whether you use them to make salsa, tomato sauce, or just slice them up for a...
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In the Garden with Drew – Growing Fruit in Containers
There are few gardening pleasures that can match the experience of eating home-grown fruit. Getting to eat fruit at the peak of ripeness is...
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North Texas Lawn & Garden: End of Summer
The mercury steadily rises and the sun scorches everything in its path - our abundant spring rainfall is now a distant memory. The end of...
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Getting Flower Beds in Shape for Spring
What a winter it has been. We don't see ice and snow very often here in Texas, but when we do and if not taken care of properly, the...
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Starting Your Own Backyard Orchard – Part 2
Hello, faithful readers. If you didn't read part 1 of this backyard orchard series, please do so when you get a chance. In it, I go over...
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Starting your own backyard orchard
With the “grow-your-own-food” movement continuing to gain popularity, this is a good time to pass along some tips on starting your own...
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