Dive into sustainability topics, permaculture, and other ways to understand our climate for your edible landscape.
Environmental Considerations
Garden Ponds
Designing a Garden Using Guilds
Don’t Run Off
Rain Gardens and Water Retention
THE GREEN COAST: COMBINING TEXAS’ VALUES, ECONOMY, AND ECOLOGY TO CREATE A RESILIENT COAST
Written by Jim Blackburn, J.D. & Elizabeth Winston-Jones, J.D. – Published by Baker Institute December 2019
Houston Chronicle Articles
PUBLISHED IN 2014
Make Plans until Polar Vortex Stays Polar
What are Options for more Sustainable Garden Landscape?
Swap Out Ornamental Shrubs for Edibles
It’s Not Easy to Pick a Favorite Vegetable
Are You Prepared for some Spring Planting?
With Spring’s Arrival Comes a Warmer Palette
Quality Mulch Enriches Soil
Mark Calendar for Fruit Tree Shopping
Seasoned Gardeners Share Wealth of Knowledge
Planting a Diverse Garden
Warm Temperatures Bring Sweet Smell of Blossoms
Summer Brings its own Bountiful Harvest
State Bill Opens up Front Yards to Diversified Designs
Take Steps to Create User-Friendly Gardens
Farmers Help Make Houston a More Food Sustainable City
Cast an Eye to Growing a Cutting Garden of Native Plants
Please Remember Pollinators when Creating a Garden
Plant Health Suffers When You Exceed Growing Season
Follow the Sun Container Kitchen Gardens
Get the most Garden Space with Permaculture
New Kinds of Seeds Create Anticipation
PUBLISHED PRIOR TO 2014
With Proper Timing You Can Produce Great Veggies in Houston
Troubleshooting Your Vegetable Seedlings
Garden Pests Need to Have their own Pests
Dragonflies are Mother Nature’s Mosquito Control
Raise Production by Using Raised Garden Beds
How to Work Vegetables into Your Front Yard Landscape
Science Explains Why Organic Matter is Essential for Soils
Prepare Your Yard for the Hummingbird Migrations
Weather Related Topics
Annual Low Temperatures
Freeze Protection for Gulf Coast Gardens
Recovery From Freeze
Southeast Texas NOT Urban Near Coastal Zone
Southeast Texas Urban Near Coastal Zone
The Southeast Texas Interior Zone
Weather Data for Southeast Texas
Winter Protection of Citrus
Quick Tips for Water Logged Gardens