Weekend Gardener

Jayla Fry discusses techniques for efficient watering of plants and lawns.

Jayla Fry explains how to efficiently and effectively water trees in this ongoing drought.

Jayla Fry shares some tips to stay cool and safe when gardening on hot summer days.

Skip Richter with Texas A&M AgriLife showed us some plants that can bloom and look beautiful in the middle of summer.

The experts at Texas A&M AgriLife have a trick you can use now to start growing your own Texas Mountain Laurel without the usual extra steps needed.

Lisa Whittlesey with Texas A&M AgriLife talks about agua fresca and how it can help stay hydrated and cool throughout the summer.

As the thermometer continues to climb, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has some suggestions on plants that can withstand the heat.

"A few small steps help yield in some huge time saving for the fall."

Fry says there are 115 county Master Gardener programs across Texas, and most have at least one idea garden you can visit.

Guests can see rose beds, a vineyard, a butterfly and bee garden, and much more.

Jayla Fry with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recently shared the importance of pollinators.

Texas A&M Agrilife advises the right container for the size of your plant.

The virtual event is scheduled for May 10-11.

Growing herbs with flowers can save space in your garden.

Lisa Whittlesey with Texas A&M AgriLife recommends getting the family involved with the table setting and creating certain dishes over the holiday weekend.

The Texas Bluebonnet Wine Trail gives residents the ability to see Brazos Valley wildflowers and try different vineyards.

Texas A&M Agrilife explains why thinning your trees will help your fruit grow bigger and better for the spring.

Texas A&M Agrilife experts say now is the right time to prune back your peach trees so they can produce even more fruit!

Spring finally arrives this weekend! That means it’s a great time to put some vegetables into your garden.

Some of our plants need a little help to get ready for spring.

Sure, it’s not time for spring planting yet, but you can do your future self a favor and take a look at your soil!

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t have some color in your yard!

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to wait for spring to get your garden growing. Jayla Fry with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension has some great ideas to get us started.

It’s very easy to forget to clean your gardening tools. Jayla Fry with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension says now is a perfect time to make a new habit!

The Brazos Valley has had several freezes in 2022, so it’s time to make a plan to keep your plants alive!

Holiday plants, like Christmas trees and poinsettias, can be beautiful additions to seasonal decor.

If you have a few simple supplies on your hands and a few minutes, you can make some fun decorations this holiday season!

Here’s a fun way to make holiday cards and gift tags that won’t go into the trash, courtesy of the Junior Master Gardener program!

Three-quarters of a tree's nutrients are in the leaves, says the Brazos County horticulturist.

Indoor plants can really thrive outdoors in Texas most months out of the year, but they don’t always like the cold.