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Gardens and Gardening

Mushroom expert to share magic of edible fungi

Local mycologist Dr. Denis Benjamin will speak at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth on May 7 from 8:30am-noon.

May 3, 2016

Over the centuries, they’ve been used for food, folk remedies, dyes and psychedelics. They come in all shapes and a variety of colors, still most people are only familiar with the mushrooms they see in the grocery store produce aisle.

Dallas author's poison ivy book offers relief for the itchy

Green Source DFW columnist Amy Martin recently published a book on poison ivy called Itchy Business. In this interview, Martin talks about the plant that inspired her to write the book and what she learned over the years from coping with it.

Green Tip Guy: Green clean fruits & veggies

Photo courtesy of CutOutTheCrap.com.au

Jason demonstrates how cleaning fruit with vinegar helps it stay fresh longer. According to GoodGreenHabits.com: "Experts found that a white vinegar and water wash kills 98% of bacteria and removes pesticides." 

Texas Smartscape Plant Sales kickoff March 19

Texas Smartscape plant: Blackfoot DaisyNeed some plants that can thrive in the Texas heat without pesticides or fertilizers and less water? Check out the Texas Smartscape Plant Sales. The events will be held at garden retailers throughout North Texas, starting March 19.

Dallas artist digs into nature themes with ceramics

Lynn Wilkes Armstrong's work will be featured in Artscape at the Dallas Arboretum April 22-24. Above, Forest Teaset by Lynn Wilkes Armstrong. Photos courtesy of the artist.

March 14, 2016

Dallas artist Lynn ArmstrongDallas native and artist Lynn Wilkes Armstrong finds inspiration for her pottery right in her own backyard.

Collin County inmates spend jail time tending vegetable garden

First-time offenders grow vegetables that provide nutritional meals for the inmates. Photos courtesy of Collin County Sheriff's office. 

Feb. 29, 2016 

Some inmates in Collin County have the opportunity to spend part of their jail sentence tending a garden, thanks to a rehabilitation program.